Available Concentrations
Concentration in Data Literacy
The Data Literacy 12-credit online certificate concentration prepares teachers, building-level and district-level leaders to create, analyze and interpret a variety of student performance assessments in order to improve instruction and student learning. The four carefully-sequenced courses for the certificate focus on developing meaningful teacher-created and classroom-based student assessments, interpreting both informal and formal assessment data, and using those data in making curricular decisions. Practicing teachers and other school leaders have the opportunity to apply assessment and decision-making skills to their own classrooms or schools. Credits earned for the certificate may be applied toward the Educational Psychology, MS.
Concentration in Program Evaluation
The Program Evaluation 16-credit graduate certificate concentration prepares individuals seeking evaluation positions in educational organizations, government, and non-government agencies. Grounded in evaluation theory and practice, the program of study includes coursework in qualitative, quantitative, and evaluation methodologies that culminates in an internship. Students will acquire a skill set to engage in program evaluation and an appreciation for the distinct nature of evaluation work. Credits earned for the certificate may be applied toward the Educational Psychology, MS or the PhD in Education based on faculty approval.
Policies
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Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 12-16
This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.
Concentration in Data Literacy (DLIT)
Code | Title | Credits |
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EDEP 591 | Introduction to Data Literacy in Education | 3 |
EDEP 592 | Understanding Data in Data-Driven Decision Making | 3 |
EDEP 593 | Data Literacy in Context: Analysis and Interpretation of Educational Data | 3 |
EDEP 594 | Data Literacy: Application in Educational Contexts | 3 |
Total Credits | 12 |
Concentration in Program Evaluation (PREV)
Code | Title | Credits |
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EDRS 590 | Education Research | 3 |
or EDRS 810 | Problems and Methods in Education Research | |
EDRS 620 | Quantitative Inquiry in Education | 3 |
or EDRS 811 | Quantitative Methods in Educational Research | |
EDRS 621 | Qualitative Inquiry in Education | 3 |
or EDRS 812 | Qualitative Methods in Educational Research | |
EDRS 631 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
or EDRS 820 | Evaluation Methods for Educational Programs and Curricula | |
EDRS 680 | Advanced Evaluation Methods and Internship | 4 |
or EDRS 880 | Advanced Evaluation Methods and Internship | |
Total Credits | 16 |