Program Features

• 100% online
• Five-semester curriculum, 33 credits (minimum)
• Students have the benefit to learn anytime, anywhere
• Individualized plan of work
• Emphasis on highly sought-after competencies, including:
  • Diversity
  • Equity
  • Inclusion
• Interdisciplinary courses with faculty experts in program evaluation and learning, design and technology
• Coursework focuses on quantitative and/or qualitative methodology, with courses in Learning Design and Technology
• Emphasis on organizational communications for both internal and external evaluations
• Strong relationships with local partners, including expanding alumni networks
• Robust research methods provide a strong foundation for continued graduate study
• Benefits for military and veterans, visit the Wayne State University Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence

Skills developed

Students will learn and apply knowledge in real-world contexts and strengthen their skills in several areas, including community development, needs assessment, program design and analysis, data collection and analysis, reporting, team communication, and strategic planning.

Career potential

Graduates with a master in arts will be prepared to begin careers in evaluation and assessment, with the potential to pursue positions as:

• Chief evaluation officer
• Director of evaluation
• Director of student assessment
• Evaluation specialist
• Learning and assessment manager
• Management analyst/consultant
• Program officer
• Research associate

Prerequisites

See Wayne State University Graduate School website for information about admission. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission. All undergraduate majors are acceptable.

Curriculum