A reception will be held in the Starr Reading Room at 5:30 PM, with the competition proceeding in the Davis Courtroom at 6:30 PM.

The University of Connecticut's Master's of Arts in Research Methods, Measurement, and Evaluation (mailto:https://researchmethodsmasters.online.uconn.edu/) (RMME MA) is a 100%-online, 30 credit-hour program consisting of 6 core courses paired with 4 electives. Offered through the Neag School of Education's Educational Psychology Department, the RMME MA places extensive focus on research methods, techniques, and practices; quantitative data analysis; educational measurement; and program or policy evaluation. The RMME MA program is designed to create versatile practitioners, capable of engaging in multiple fields across disciplines. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The RMME Admissions Committee reviews all completed submissions after the application deadline.Please submit application materials (https://researchmethodsmasters.online.uconn.edu/how-to-apply/) no later than November 7 for Spring Semester enrollment.

The importance of evaluating the impact of programs cannot be understated. In fact, program evaluation is a required component for securing all kinds of grants from local, state, and federal agencies. But what if you find yourself needing to learn about the cutting edge evaluation methods and tools? What if you find yourself asked to do an internal evaluation for your organization, with no or limited formal training? What if you need to hire an evaluator, but don't know how or who to select? Where do you start? Right here – at UConn. The evolution of program evaluation and its extensive use in both public and private sectors has given rise to a wealth of quantitative and qualitative evaluation tools. By earning the Program Evaluation Online Graduate Certificate from UConn (https://progeval.uconn.edu/), you'll arm yourself with the skills and knowledge needed to take on the responsibilities of conducting evaluations – or making sure you're an informed consumer capable of commissioning an evaluation from an external source.Please submit application materials (https://progeval.uconn.edu/admissions/) no later than November 7 for Spring Semester enrollment.