Graduate Certificate in Research and Evaluation (Co-Op)
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
CAD 4,481 *
Application deadline
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* total fee for Canadian students. $16,691.22 for international students. Online fee for Canadian students $4,213.03
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Introduction
Research and Evaluation (Co-op) is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed for students to hone their technical skills in research and evaluation. Students will learn to plan, conduct, measure, and report on research to support decision-making. A paid co-op opportunity will provide students with valuable work experience within the private or public sector.
Your Learning Experience
Applying research to make a real difference is an increasingly necessary part of working in the not-for-profit and public sectors. The Research and Evaluation (Co-op) program will help you apply your research interests in real-world settings, such as social agencies, healthcare, education, and the private sector while honing your technical skills and cross-disciplinary perspectives.
In just one year, you will develop sought-after skills in research design, data analysis, and the professional issues involved in measuring the performance of projects, policies, and programs. Learn to plan, conduct, measure, and report on research and to support decisions through data analysis and interpretation. Students explore diverse social science research methods and apply them with the aim of program evaluation and optimization.
You'll also have the option to complete a paid cooperative work experience that will enhance the applicability of your skills to the workplace. Co-op opportunities work with entrepreneurs, not-for-profit and publicly-funded agencies, and organizations. Contribute to positive change through the science and practice of research and evaluation.
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Curriculum
Co-op Opportunities
The Research and Evaluation program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand experience within their chosen field. Co-op jobs like this one could kick-start your Research and Evaluation career, before even graduating!
Research Assistant
An opportunity to develop skills related to real-world program evaluation, data collection, and analysis, program and initiative measurement, needs assessments, development of actionable recommendations, and other applied research activities.
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- COMM-6034 ---- Reading, Writing, and Audience Analysis-Adv
- RSCH-6005 ---- Program Evaluation and Performance
- SOSC-6001 ---- Program Eval Policy and Ethics Contexts
- RSCH-6002 ---- Qualitative Research Methods
- RSCH-6004 ---- Survey Methods
- RSCH-6003 ---- Quantitative Research Methods
- RSCH-6006 ---- Evaluation Design and Project Management
- SOSC-6002 ---- Knowledge Translation and Management
- RSCH-6007 ---- Evaluation Implementation and Outcomes
- COMM-6032 ---- Professional Presentations
- COMM-6033 ---- Reports-Adv
- SOSC-6003 ---- Capstone
- COOP-1020 ---- Co-operative Education Employment Prep
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 12 credits in this Program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
1. Use current information technology tools to retrieve, organize, process, and communicate both qualitative and quantitative evaluation and research data
2. Translate research and program evaluation goals into appropriate evaluation designs and methods
3. Construct actionable recommendations for stakeholders based on accurate analysis of the information
4. Design clear, persuasive, and accurate documentation to collect, support, and present data for program evaluation and research projects
5. Meet the objectives of organizations and clients by applying appropriate program evaluation and research methods, and by accurately analyzing research and evaluation findings
6. Apply appropriate statistical techniques to generate high-quality information and analysis
7. Complete all work in accordance with ethical, legislative, and professional requirements and standards
8. Contribute to the management of a project, ensuring that it meets all necessary goals and parameters (e.g. scope, design/features, timelines, etc.)
9. Effectively communicate specialized information to diverse audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge
10. Accurately and persuasively report on the progress and results of program evaluation and research projects to relevant stakeholders
11. Increase organizational efficacy by capturing, interpreting, and applying organizational information using knowledge management techniques
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Research and Evaluation program possess in-demand skills that are desirable in a wide range of fields, including government, social agencies, health care, and the private sector. These passionate, strategic, curious, collaborative, and results-driven people help bring research to life!
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Research and Evaluation program:
Data Specialist
Maintain accurate and up-to-date information to inform organizational decisions.
Heritage Research Assistant
Help bring the past to life by supporting historical research activities and sharing your findings.
Research and Assessment Associate
Lead a major part of a research grant including investigation, assessment, and evaluation of results.
English Language Requirements
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