PGCert in Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

This online graduate certificate offers specialised knowledge in evaluation and assessment for K-12 teachers and administrators, and for professionals in mental health and similar settings. The certificate has 14 credits and can be completed in 12 months, with the option to extend the schedule when work or family require it. Students learn to apply evaluation principles, use research methods, analyze data for decisions and carry out program evaluations. All coursework is online and campus visits are unnecessary. It fits well alongside doctoral study in higher education leadership, school administration or psychology. Eligibility is limited to students in the United States, with exceptions for military and State Department families. The degree is awarded by Indiana State University, which holds Higher Learning Commission accreditation. Credit earned at regionally accredited institutions may be applied under the university's transfer guidelines, and the program page links to required courses and degree maps.