Certificate in Institutional Research at Florida State University Announces Spring 2010 Courses

The Certificate in Institutional Research at Florida State University is an online certificate program consisting of 18 credits of graduate-level course work. The Certificate curriculum is designed to provide academic and professional development opportunities for institutional researchers, administrators, graduate students, and faculty from all areas of higher education. Students will enhance their knowledge and understanding of institutional research, have the opportunity to explore national databases, and apply their knowledge to practical applications. The course offered this spring, Outcomes of Undergraduate Education, can be taken independently or toward completion of the Certificate in Institutional Research. This course offers a great opportunity for new and existing students to add to their professional knowledge and progress toward earning the Certificate.

EDH 5068 Outcomes of Undergraduate Education (3 credits)

This course explores the basics of assessing and evaluating the outcomes of undergraduate education. It provides a historical and theoretical foundation for understanding the outcomes of a higher education both in and out of the classroom. The course explores problems and solutions in practice and policies related to outcomes of higher education.

More information is available at http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/ir/certificate.html or by e-mailing IRCertificate@coe.fsu.edu.

Jill Peerenboom
Program Coordinator, Certificate in Institutional Research
Florida State University
jpeerenboom@fsu.edu