Duquesne University School of Education Program Evaluation 600 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15282 US   Phone: 1-412-396-5568   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.Ed.-Program Evaluation Certificate Certificate 21-credit On Campus   Duquesne University is looking for professionals from various disciplines to take solid Program Evaluation practices back into their workplaces. Two programs will prepare them to deliver useful, policy-shaping evaluation results to their educational, human service, or business programs. Students choose from either a 21-credit certificate or a 39-credit M.S. Ed. in Program Evaluation. Both include research and evaluation methods courses. Both include communication, planning and project management study. Each of the two programs – plus a required practicum – connects these offerings directly to the everyday workplace. In addition, faculty bring real world experience to the classroom from their consulting activities as program evaluators, project managers, and grant writers.     Accreditation Information: NCATE - National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education PDE - Pennsylvania Department of Education Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools  # Of Credits Required: 39  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Same academic requirements as U.S. students. In addition, TOEFL test (Paper based 550 minimum and internet based 80 minimum) must be taken and possibly the Duquesne University English Placement Tests and successful completion of any required English language course work. Letters of recommendation submitted by persons in authority at former university. Financial documentation showing ability to pay for education and living expenses. Student to maintain full time status. Must have major medical coverage.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience N/A  Volunteer Experience N/A  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement N/A  Other Requirements The Certificate in Program Evaluation will be awarded after the completion of 21 credits. In addition, one letter of recommendationnn and a statement of purpose (203 pages) explaini9ng the relevance of evaluation to current and future work or career aspirations    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 751.00  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1793  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1284  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $732  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $13176  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic