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Public and Nonprofit Evaluation

Graduate Certificate

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
15
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$687.90
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$1404.00

Public and Nonprofit Evaluation

Graduate Certificate

The IU Online Public and Nonprofit Evaluation Graduate Certificate offers instruction in a range of competencies and research methods to evaluate programs, projects, policies and services of organizations in the public and nonprofit world.

As a student in this program, you learn to investigate what makes programming effective and valuable in an organization. You learn to take an evidence-based approach in determining the effectiveness of programs and services. You gain skills that prepare you for a career in the public, private, or nonprofit sector.

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Public and Nonprofit Evaluation, you must complete a total of 15 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

Core courses (9 credit hours)
Electives (6 credit hours)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor’s degree

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

Unofficial transcripts
Resume
Two references
Personal statement
GRE and GMAT scores (optional)
TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)

Application Deadlines

Spring semester (priority date): Nov 15

Spring semester: Dec 1

Summer semester (priority date): Mar 15

Summer semester: Apr 1

Fall semester (priority date): Jul 15

Fall semester: Aug 1

Courses

Core

SPEA-P 562	Public Program Evaluation	3 Credits
SPEA-V 550	Research Methods in Public Affairs	3 Credits
SPEA-V 506	Statistical Analysis for Public Affairs	3 Credits

Electives

SPEA-P 507	Data Analysis & Modeling for Public Affairs	3 Credits
SPEA-M 602	Strategic Management of Public and Nonprofit Organizations	3 Credits
SPEA-N 525	Management in the Nonprofit Sector	3 Credits
SPEA-M 561	Public Human Resources Management	3 Credits
SPEA-V 502	Public Management	3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $687.90

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $2063.70

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

-This program is ineligible for financial aid.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $1404.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $4212.00

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Tuition & Mandatory Fees

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Non-residents

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Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

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Non-residents

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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