Evaluation, Statistics, and Measurement Graduate Certificate

The 18-credit hour graduate certificate in evaluation, statistics, and measurement is administered within the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling. The certificate is intended for currently admitted University of Tennessee doctoral students (or individuals who have already earned a doctoral degree) wishing to develop knowledge and skills in evaluation, statistics, and measurement.

Requirements

• EDPY 533 - Program Evaluation I  
• EDPY 534 - Program Evaluation II  
• EDPY 577 - Statistics in Applied Fields I  
• EDPY 677 - Statistics in Applied Fields II  
• EDPY 678 - Statistics in Applied Fields III *
• One of the following: EDPY 581 - Classroom Measurement  or EDPY 583 - Survey Research  
• Individuals must submit an appropriate work sample (e.g., completed evaluation report, completed research paper) that showcases their skills in evaluation, statistics, and/or measurement. This work sample will be reviewed by the ESM faculty.
• Individuals must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program at the University of Tennessee or have earned a doctoral degree from UT or another university.
• Individuals must complete all 18 credit hours of the courses listed above.
• Individuals must earn at least a 3.5 GPA in the certificate courses.
• All courses must be completed within the five years of applying for a certificate.

*Another advanced statistics or measurement course may be substituted for this course with written permission from the ESM Certificate Coordinator.

Contact the ESM Certificate Coordinator, Dr. Jennifer Ann Morrow, at jamorrow@utk.edu for questions.