Certificate
Part-Time or Full-Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
On-Campus, Online
About the Organizational Evaluation Program at Loyola
Possessing strong program evaluation skills is key to growing an organization and improving its services. The Loyola University Chicago Organizational Evaluation Certificate program will help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to promote organizational learning and development in various contexts.
This certificate is ideal for professionals who want to champion positive change in schools, school districts, or nonprofit organizations. If you want to become a change agent and help organizations grow, this certificate in organizational learning and development can help you achieve your goals.
Program Structure
The Organizational Evaluation Certificate is a part-time, five-course program. Classes are (synchronous online and in-person) are mainly held weekday evenings, with the in-person classes taking place at Loyola's Water Tower Campus, conveniently located off the Red Line in the heart of Chicago. The majority of the courses are offered online.
Why Choose Loyola for Your Organizational Evaluation Certificate?
Loyola's certificate program provides a solid foundation in evaluation as a field of professional practice. Here, you will learn all aspects of systemic inquiry and quantitative and qualitative research practices applicable to program evaluation. You will also reflect on research practices and findings, thereby developing critical thinking skills and growing as an organizational researcher.
- A rigorous, yet manageable curriculum
- Expert faculty
- Customized to your interests
- Expanded career options
Learn best practices in research and organizational program evaluation through five courses that are tailored to your interests and career goals.
Learn from practiced professionals who will support you at every stage of the program. Our faculty have extensive experience in data collection, research methods, organizational learning and development, educational research, and more.
Complete core courses in evaluation and research, then choose from several electives based on your goals. Elective courses can cover educational statistics, data collection methods, psychological measurement, action research, linear modeling, and more.
Complete the Organizational Evaluation Certificate to help advance in your current professional role. Or, set yourself apart in the job market by adding the certificate to your coursework for another master's degree at Loyola University Chicago.
Research Methodology Department
In the Department of Research Methodology, numbers are never just data points—they tell a deeper story. We challenge students to connect data with action, policy, and advocacy, using it to uncover and address the systemic and individual factors driving social inequities. Our mixed-method curriculum ensures that students not only analyze data but also recognize the human experiences behind it. This approach fosters a holistic understanding of the impact of data in promoting social change. Learn more about the department and discover stories featuring current students and graduates from the School of Education.
Department WebsiteMeet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the School of Education faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Organizational Evaluation Certificate program.
FacultyProgram Evaluation: Career Connections
Loyola's certificate program prepares you to advance in your current role or gain employment in places like school districts, nonprofits, social service organizations, private foundations, research firms, and human resources departments.
Specific job options include:
- Program evaluator
- Program evaluation manager
- Evaluation specialist
- Research associate
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Organizational Evaluation Certificate program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Organizational Evaluation Certificate learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2024-2025 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogCertificate in Organizational Evaluation Results and Skills
In Loyola's Organizational Evaluation Certificate program, you'll be equipped with several organizational evaluation tools and research methods including:
- Understand evaluation as a field of professional practice
- Conduct all aspects of a systematic inquiry, utilizing a variety of research practices, as relevant to the substantive area
- Engage in reflective practice
- Demonstrate interpersonal competence
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the Organizational Evaluation Certificate totals $16050.00, or 15 credit hours at a cost of $1,070.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
School of Education Financial Aid & Scholarships
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost and Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education. You may also visit the School of Education Scholarships page for detailed information about eligible scholarships.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or recent alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
More information about financial aid opportunities can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Appointments and Events
Whether you’re just beginning your search, in the midst of the application process, or eager to explore our graduate and professional programs, our admissions staff is here to assist you every step of the way.
Schedule an AppointmentThe School of Education offers graduate open houses, information sessions, individual appointments, open Zoom and text sessions, and a multitude of other ways to get to know us better.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Organizational Evaluation Certificate are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Fall
Priority: February 15
General: May 1
Spring
November 1
Summer
Priority: February 15
General: March 1
Please note that applications are not reviewed until the deadline passes.
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Organizational Evaluation Certificate include:
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
2.7 Minimum GPA
Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose Details
Your statement should be 1 page and describe your objectives in this program as well as how the program relates to your discipline or career.
Official Documents
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts (with U.S. educational credentials) sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived, and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted for international applicants.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the Organizational Evaluation Certificate program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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