About the Program Evaluation Graduate Certificate (PEGC)
Program evaluation is like being part of an elite detective team...
...helping to solve a high-stakes mystery. Imagine each team member equipped with a magnifying glass, a notebook, and a keen eye for detail, collaborating to uncover trustworthy clues about whether and how a program is (or could be) making a difference in the lives of others. Evaluators, with program stakeholders, sift through evidence, from numbers and statistics to stories and feedback, piecing together the puzzle of what's working, what’s not, and why. With each discovery, the truth behind the program’s influence emerges. It’s a thoughtfully designed analytic adventure in seeing, proving, measuring, and assessing program merit, value, and worth.
The Program Evaluation Graduate Certificate is designed for those who want to acquire skills in the delivery of high quality program evaluation.
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Who Should Consider the UMass Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation?
- You!
- Professionals currently working in program evaluation who want to gain skills that will allow them to carry out their work with greater skill and competence.
- Individuals interested in a career in program evaluation in local, national, or international contexts.
- Current graduate students in any field considering a career in program evaluation.
- Program leaders and administrators who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to more effectively steward program evaluation in their agencies and organizational settings.
Occupations that entail skills in program evaluation:
