American University constructed the program with an expert advisory panel to offer an experiential degree that teaches core competencies, best-practice standards, and industry trends while building your experience with application-based coursework in each class.

The Measurement & Evaluation Program Advisory Council ensures that the curriculum is current, relevant, and reflective of emerging trends in evaluation. It consists of program faculty, alumni, and top evaluation practitioners who have experience evaluating programs for the public, private, and philanthropy sectors, including:

• U.S. Agency for International Development
• The Department of State
• Various state and local Departments of Education
• Abt Associates
• Ford Foundation
• Open Society
• And more

One of the strongest components of American University’s online Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation is the practicum element, where students partner with organizations to plan and carry out evaluations, including collecting qualitative and quantitative data. All four courses in the program require practicum partnerships.

Practicums can be local or global, owing to new advances in conducting evaluations virtually. To complete your practicums, you’ll identify organizational partners, oftentimes with the assistance of faculty. You could partner with a current or former employer or an organization where you’ve volunteered, or network to find a new organization.

You’ll complete your Graduate Certificate with experience and be ready to improve the performance and outcomes, while supporting equity..

At the epicenter of impact, AU’s Washington, D.C. location leverages the proximity of the thriving business, non-profit, NGO, and government sectors so the leaders of today can train the leaders of tomorrow. Partnering with key organizations in the region and around the globe, we’re able to better the human condition, learn from a vast array of experiences, model purposeful leadership, and address society’s current and emerging challenges.

The DC Experience (DCX), an optional on-campus residency, gives you the opportunity to connect with the campus and explore the unique cultural landscape in the nation’s capital. You’ll also immerse yourself in the AU community, enhance your relationships with faculty and other online graduate students, and meet with guest speakers from the evaluation field.

American University offers a Master of Science in Measurement and Evaluation to provide you with the knowledge to lead evaluation efforts and the technical skills needed for analytically demanding roles in upper management. The program consists of six additional courses (10 courses total) and can be completed within 20 months. Learn more about the Master’s Program.