Educational Foundations: Assessment & Evaluation

The master's degree program and certificate program are available as online programs!

Both the master's program and the certificate program in Educational Foundations emphasizing Assessment and Evaluation prepare teachers and other educators to be leaders in the area of school-based assessment and evaluation. Knowledge and skills in assessment and evaluation are necessary for data-driven decision making in education. Today’s educators are expected to be involved in data-driven decision making to inform student learning and to engage in school improvement initiatives.  Both programs are applicable to all educators with a focus across disciplines, content areas, and grade levels.

The master's program is geared towards current or future educators who would like to become assessment and evaluation leaders in their schools, school districts, and/or state.

The certificate program is geared toward current or future classroom teachers and other educators who want to expand their knowledge of the basic principles and applications of assessment and evaluation.

How to apply

The following skill-set describes the overall goals of either program:

• Designing and implementing formative and summative assessments;
• Analyzing and interpreting assessment data to improve teaching and learning;
• Applying evaluation theory and diverse approaches in authentic settings;
• Implementing assessment and evaluation to impact practices in classroom, school, and district level;
• Locating, analyzing, interpreting, and using multiple data sources to make data-evidenced decisions.