Advanced evaluation practice for societal impact.
The Doctor of Evaluation Practice (D.Eval) program is designed to meet the critical demand for skilled evaluators who can address pressing societal issues in industries like education, public health, healthcare, human services, philanthropic foundations, community-based non-profits, technology, organizational development, international development, and government. Created for working professionals, the D.Eval program integrates evaluation theory and practice with data analytics, communication, leadership, and project management to prepare you for high level roles in evaluation firms, evaluation departments in foundations and other large organizations, state/local governments, and non-profit or for-profit organizations.
Program Benefits
Our D.Eval program prepares you to stand out in your field with hands-on projects, collaboration with industry professionals, and an emphasis on cultural responsivity and ethical leadership. This degree builds on our long tradition of high-quality evaluation training, integrating theory, practice, and data analytics that are most relevant for today’s evaluation landscape. You will be trained as a scholar-practitioner that applies research to real-world programs that seek to transform society for the better.
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Program Highlights
- Flexible Learning: Choose from full-time, or part-time options with hybrid in-person and online coursework.
- Impact Driven: Learn to apply expert evaluation practice for meaningful social change.
- Real-World Relevance: Experience a hands-on doctoral program that fosters professional growth.
- Expert Guidance: Get a personalized education from faculty with extensive professional experience.
- Collaborative: Expand your professional network by learning with peers in the evaluation community across the globe.
Career Paths
Graduates of this program will be ready to excel in diverse sectors including education, healthcare, government, non-profit and for-profit organizations, international development, and as independent evaluation consultants, addressing critical societal challenges through impactful evaluation practice. Common job titles may include Director of Program Evaluation, Director of Research & Evaluation, Director of Organizational Learning, Chief Impact Officer, Government Researcher, International Development Evaluator, and Evaluation Consultant.
Ideal Candidates
Our D.Eval program is designed for:
- Aspiring leaders in education, non-profit, government or NGOs seeking to advance their evaluation skills and careers.
- Master’s degree holders looking to explore evaluation research and practice in greater depth.
- Working professionals eager to enhance their expertise in the field of evaluation without pausing their careers.
