Students enrolled in ES are the future leaders, educators and evaluators in the field of evaluation studies. Students in the program will gain expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methods and practical experience in the conduct of program evaluation and policy studies. The program is selective and is limited to 10 students per year.
All new students begin the program in the fall semester.
The M.A. requires that students enrolled under the semester system take at least 30 credits of coursework. Typically, a course that meets once a week throughout the semester is 3 credits. M.A. students must successfully complete their course work, Plan B Paper and final oral examination to receive their degree. All degree requirements must be completed within seven years after starting the program. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.