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Program Evaluation Microcredential Overview

The microcredential in program evaluation is comprised of two courses (6 hours) from the graduate public administration curriculum. This graduate microcredential prepares students to conduct program evaluations that are increasingly demanded by public and nonprofit organizations as a means of assessing the effectiveness of public service programs to achieve their stated goals.

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Dr. Trent A. Engbers

Professor of Political Science and Public Administration

Director of the Master of Public Administration Program

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The program evaluation graduate microcredential prepares students to conduct program evaluations that are increasingly demanded by public and nonprofit organizations as a means of assessing the effectiveness of public service programs to achieve their stated goals. In an era of increasing accountability, our graduates will be positioned to find in-demand jobs using their skills of program evaluation to demonstrate the effectiveness of the programs.

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Program Evaluation Microcredential Overview

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