Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research

About the Certificate

The Certificate in Institutional Research at Florida State University is an online Certificate program designed to provide academic and professional development opportunities for institutional researchers, administrators, graduate students, and faculty from all areas of higher education. Students will enhance their knowledge and understanding of Institutional Research, have the opportunity to explore institutional, state, and national databases, and apply their knowledge to practical situations.

The Certificate program consists of 18 credit hours of graduate-level coursework in three areas of study:

Institutional Research Theory and Practice
Higher Education Administration
Educational Research.

Students may transfer in up to six (6) elective credits from graduate-level courses in Research, and/or Statistics.

Goals and Objectives

To enhance knowledge and understanding of Institutional Research and the relevant issues of current practice.
To promote the use of Institutional Research in policy development and administrative processes at educational institutions.
To stimulate interest in using national databases to address educational issues.
To promote professional collaboration and the advancement of Institutional Research in the US and other countries.

History of the Certificate

The Certificate in Institutional Research was developed in 2002 with a grant from the Association for Institutional Research and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The Certificate is housed in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in the College of Education at Florida State University. Courses were developed to appeal to a variety of professionals and students who have an interest in advancing their understanding of Institutional Research theory and practice. Under the direction of Dr. Robert Schwartz, the Certificate has evolved from a hybrid on- and off-campus format to an online program, accessible to students across the country.

Currently, there are more than 80 students pursing the Certificate and over 30 students have completed the Certificate requirements since 2005.

Advisory Board

An advisory board of IR practitioners and former IR Certificate students reviews the program on an ongoing basis and oversees course content and program activities. Current advisory board members are: Dr. Kristina Cragg, Valdosta State University (GA); Dr. Gayle McLaughlin, Florida Department of Health; Ms. Jill Peerenboom, Certificate in Institutional Research Program Coordinator (ex officio); and Dr. Robert Schwartz, Certificate in Institutional Research Program Director (ex officio).


	Certificate Home Curriculum & Instruction Application & Registration Faculty and Staff Contact Us			Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research About the Certificate The Certificate in Institutional Research at Florida State University is an *online* Certificate program designed to provide academic and professional development opportunities for institutional researchers, administrators, graduate students, and faculty from all areas of higher education. Students will enhance their knowledge and understanding of Institutional Research, have the opportunity to explore institutional, state, and national databases, and apply their knowledge to practical situations. The Certificate program consists of 18 credit hours of *graduate-level* coursework in three areas of study: Institutional Research Theory and Practice Higher Education Administration Educational Research. Students may transfer in up to six (6) elective credits from graduate-level courses in Research, and/or Statistics. Goals and Objectives To enhance knowledge and understanding of Institutional Research and the relevant issues of current practice. To promote the use of Institutional Research in policy development and administrative processes at educational institutions. To stimulate interest in using national databases to address educational issues. To promote professional collaboration and the advancement of Institutional Research in the US and other countries. History of the Certificate The Certificate in Institutional Research was developed in 2002 with a grant from the Association for Institutional Research and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The Certificate is housed in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies in the College of Education at Florida State University. Courses were developed to appeal to a variety of professionals and students who have an interest in advancing their understanding of Institutional Research theory and practice. Under the direction of Dr. Robert Schwartz, the Certificate has evolved from a hybrid on- and off-campus format to an online program, accessible to students across the country. Currently, there are more than 80 students pursing the Certificate and over 30 students have completed the Certificate requirements since 2005. Advisory Board An advisory board of IR practitioners and former IR Certificate students reviews the program on an ongoing basis and oversees course content and program activities. Current advisory board members are: Dr. Kristina Cragg, Valdosta State University (GA); Dr. Gayle McLaughlin, Florida Department of Health; Ms. Jill Peerenboom, Certificate in Institutional Research Program Coordinator (ex officio); and Dr. Robert Schwartz, Certificate in Institutional Research Program Director (ex officio).