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M.S. Program Evaluation


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Program Information


The Master's degree in Program Evaluation is a graduate program designed to prepare students for a broad array of career opportunities related to the process and use of program evaluation in a wide variety of contexts (education, government, foundation or corporate venues). Students acquire knowledge in evaluation theory, data collection methods and analysis, and in the reporting of program evaluation results. With the emphasis on program accountability in public and private sectors of our economy, students graduating with master’s degree in program evaluation are highly valued in today’s job market.

Admission Requirements


Students must meet the minimum requirements for admission to Florida State University at the graduate level. Students should have had some prior experience in a professional role related to program evaluation or have career goals, personal interests, education and professional experiences consistent with the philosophy, structure, and content of the program.

Basic Degree Requirements


This program requires 1) a minimum of 32 credit hours of course work and 2) successful completion of a Master’s Comprehensive Portfolio. Students must complete 26 credit hours in core courses. Students choose elective courses in a substantive area of interest in consultation with their academic advisor.

**Fellowships and financial aid programs are available**

1. Master's Degree Coursework


A. Core Courses in Program Evaluation: 12 credit hours
EDF 5461 Introduction to Program Evaluation (3)
EDF 5462 Evaluation of New Educational Programs and Practice (3)
EDF 5464 Qualitative Methods for Program Evaluation (3)

CHOOSE ONE:
ADE 5932 Methods in Participatory Research (3)
EDA 5423 Decision Oriented Research (3)
EDF 5626 Economic Evaluation (3)

B. Required Research Methods: 14 credit hours
EDF 5400 Basic Descriptive and Inferential Statistics Applications (4)
EDF 5481 Methods of Educational Research (3)
EDF 5449 Survey Research Methods (3)

CHOOSE ONE:
EDF 6479 Qualitative Data Analysis (3)
EDF 5401 General Linear Models (4)

C. Elective Course: 6 credit hour minimum
These are selected with your advisor from an array of courses offered throughout the university.

2. Master's Comprehensive Portfolio


The Master’s Degree Portfolio includes two parts:
A. Competency Analysis Report: Students analyze their skill level at the end of the program, referencing portfolio products, in each of the following five academic and practical competency domains:

  1. Evaluation Theory and Research Methodologies
  2. Program Evaluation Design and Management
  3. Implementation of an Evaluation Study
  4. Data Analysis
  5. Communication of Research and Evaluation Outcomes

B. Print-based Portfolio of Student Products: Students collect 8-10 research paper and evaluation projects produced during the Master’s degree program. These products would demonstrate the acquired competencies.

Why Choose a Degree in Program Evaluation?


The field of program evaluation offers an interdisciplinary approach towards understanding the impact and effectiveness of educational and human service programs in domestic, international and corporate settings. Students can specialize in content areas such as K-12, health, human service programs, and higher education. Graduates from our program are employed in leadership and administrative roles in areas ranging from policy research and development, performance and program monitoring, to accountability and evaluation.

Florida State University College of Education:

  1. Among the top 20 schools nationally in doctoral degrees awarded and papers presented to the American Educational Research Association
  2. Of the approximately 120 distinguished faculty members, 95 percent hold doctorates
  3. Accredited since 1954 by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

ADMISSION PROCEDURES


Thank you for your interest in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program. You will need to a) submit a departmental application and b) complete the university’s general application for admission as a graduate student.

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A) Apply to the Department through:

  1. A Personal/Professional Resume,
  2. A Letter of Intent, explaining the basis of your pursuit of the degree, and
  3. Three Letters of Recommendation

Send Department Materials To:

The Florida State University
Department of Educational Leadership
and Policy Studies
113 Stone Building
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4452
Attn: Graduate Admissions Committee

B) Apply to the University:

Applications for Admission must be submitted to Florida State University. The Application for Admissions can be obtained from:

Florida State University Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 5000
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400
Phone: (850) 644-6200
e-mail: admissions@admin.fsu.edu

An electronic version can be downloaded from:
https://admissions.fsu.edu/

For Questions Please Contact:

Dr. Linda Schrader, Ph.D.
Program Evaluation Coordinator
Associate Professor in Program Evaluation
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
(850) 644-8780
E-mail: lschrade@mailer.fsu.edu

 

  
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