{"id":4289,"date":"2025-06-06T14:17:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T14:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/?page_id=4289"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:35:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T16:35:29","slug":"program-evaluation-in-educational-environments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/prospective-students\/program-evaluation-in-educational-environments\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Evaluation in Educational Environments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/files\/2025\/06\/Raising-Hand-2.jpg&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px||38px||true|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||40px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; positioning=&#8221;none&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||28px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/\">RESEARCH AND EVALUATION METHODOLOGY<\/a><\/span><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;74d5625f-3342-47a8-86fe-241fdbbf8dc8&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|800||on|||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; link_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;42px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Program Evaluation in Educational Environments<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; link_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; link_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;31.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/prospective-students\/on-campus-mae\/\">Program Home<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfa.ufl.edu\/cost\/graduate-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"mailto:rem@coe.ufl.edu?subject=On-Campus M.A.E. 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US New &amp; World Report BadgeThe two-year online master\u2019s program prepares professionals to meet the high demand for well-trained specialists in program evaluation, particularly in educational settings. Program evaluation is a rapidly growing field, both nationally and internationally. Jobs are available in public and private sectors, including federal and state agencies, school districts, community-based institutions, hospitals, and research consulting firms.<\/p>\n<p>Program Evaluation in Educational Environments provides opportunities to learn and apply evaluation theory and tools; make professional connections, and work collaboratively in developing and assessing the impact of social science programs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Core Courses&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a6027df9-bed7-4621-b034-1e806eeb3d39&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||true|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-bullets\">\n<li><strong>EDF 7491 Evaluation of Educational Products and Systems (3-credits)<\/strong><br \/>Catalog Description: Model and methods for formative and summative evaluation of educational products and programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EDF 6401 Educational Statistics (3-credits)<\/strong><br \/>Catalog Description: Application to educational data and problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EDF 7486 Methods of Educational Research (3-credits)<\/strong><br \/>Catalog Description: Examination of research methodologies. Problem identification as well as organization and presentation of data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EDF 6464 Designing and Conducting Qualitative Research (3-credits)<\/strong><br \/>Catalog Description: Introduces students to basic concepts and theories in qualitative research to enable them to design and conduct qualitative studies. Examples of different types of qualitative research designs and approaches are analyzed in relation to specific evaluative criteria.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EDF 6416 Quantitative Methods for Evaluation in Educational Environments (3-credits)<\/strong><br \/>Catalog Description: Integrated coverage of advanced quantitative methods for evaluation research. A conceptual approach with an emphasis on reading and writing research results sections. Topics include missing data techniques and statistical procedures, such as linear regression, ANCOVA, logistic regression, psychometric statistical indices, and exploratory factor analysis.<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>An Instructor Approved Elective or Independent Study EDF 6905<\/b> (3-credits)<\/strong><br \/>Catalog Description: The student should select electives to meet individual professional goals. Elective courses may be taken within Research and Evaluation Methodology or areas outside the program with the approval of the student\u2019s advisor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EDF 7931 Seminar in Educational Research (3-credits)<\/strong><br \/>Catalog Description: In-depth examination of specific methodological approaches to educational research. [Currently covering topics of survey design, construction, implementation, and sampling decisions and methods\u2014will be submitted by instructor as new course titled, \u201cOpinion and Attitude in Evaluation Research].<\/li>\n<li><strong>Approved Elective (3-credits)<\/strong><br \/>Description: The student should select electives to meet individual professional goals. Elective courses may be taken within Research and Evaluation Methodology or areas outside the program with the approval of the student\u2019s advisor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EDF 6468 Evaluation Management for Grants in Educational Environments (3-credits)<\/strong><br \/>Catalog Description: Coverage of the theory and tools applicable to the planning, implementing, and completing a grant-funded evaluation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EDF 6492 Evaluation Communication and Ethics in Educational Environments (3-credits)<\/strong><br \/>Catalog Description: Provides a twofold emphasis: one on strategies for communicating and reporting evaluation processes and findings, and another on the understandings and applications of ethics to evaluation research.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EDF 6973 Project In Lieu of Thesis (1-6 credits)<\/strong><br \/>Catalog Description: Develop a comprehensive evaluation plan for a program in an educational environment. 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In the present climate, those who work as program evaluators will have increased opportunities to assume the role of collaborator and change agent in a variety of settings.<\/p>\n<p>By using state-of-the-art research methodology and evaluation theory, the work of the evaluator enables decision makers to answer the ultimate question: \u201cWhat works?\u201d. The well-trained program evaluator knows what information needs to be collected, how to analyze and interpret empirical findings, and the best way to communicate data-based recommendations to clients or decision makers. Evaluation is a transdisciplinary profession, drawing on program theory, rhetoric, social sciences, quantitative and qualitative research methodology, and evaluation theory. Because evaluation activity crosses disciplines, the evaluator is able to provide a unique and informed perspective to guide social change and innovations. 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