Public Administration Assessment
A practical, objective assessment designed to evaluate learning outcomes, enhance programs, and simplify reporting.
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Built for Continuous Improvement
Measuring learning outcomes in public administration education programs can be complex, especially when there are limited tools tailored to the field. Peregrine’s Public Administration Assessment offers a practical solution for programs seeking objective data to support continuous improvement, curriculum refinement, and institutional reporting.
The assessment is delivered fully online and includes topics that reflect key knowledge areas in public administration. It is normed, summative, and designed to support program-level evaluation. With our simple setup process, dedicated support, and flexible implementation, you can focus more on improving student learning and less on managing data.
The assessment is available for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Customizable & Flexible
We make it easy to align the assessment with your program’s needs. Choose from our core Public Administration topics or - provide your own questions and we’ll create a custom topic for you.
Options include:
- Choose from 11 Public Administration topics, including Leadership, Budgeting, Policy Analysis, Ethics, and more.
- Deliver via a school-branded microsite or integrate with your LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)
- Optional student survey questions to collect an indirect measure seamlessly.
See the full range of topics you can include in your assessment. Our list makes it easy to choose the right combination for your program’s needs, accreditation requirements, and learning outcomes.
View Available Exam Topics
Reporting that Drives Progress
Our 14 ready-to-use reports provide the insights you need to prepare for the accreditation cycle, drive progress, and close the loop. Whether you're reviewing curriculum, presenting to executive leadership and stakeholders, or submitting for accreditation, your data is ready when you need it.
- Internal Reports: Measure overall program-level performance.
- External Reports: Benchmark results against peer institutions.
- Individual Reports: Track each student’s performance and growth.
- Comparative Reports: Compare results across student groups and time periods to uncover trends and gaps.
In addition to your 14 reports, each student receives a Learner Assessment Report that shows how they performed and how they compare to reinforce what they’ve learned and how far they’ve come.
Complimentary Student Survey
Gain a more complete view of student achievement with our customizable student survey, offered at no additional cost. Capture perceptions of learning, skills development, and program effectiveness. You can also include demographic and satisfaction questions to align with your institution’s specific needs and accreditation goals.
Download 70 Student Survey Question Ideas
Inbound/Outbound Assessment Construct
Peregrine’s Inbound/Outbound assessment construct measures student learning from the beginning to the end of a program. This approach provides a more complete understanding of student achievement.
While many institutions choose to implement both assessments to track growth over time, the model is flexible, and you can use just an Outbound assessment if a single measure better fits your program needs.
"Our program is new to Peregrine, but I am impressed with the robust reporting and the filter features to perform data analysis. To make the transition to using their tools, Peregrine has awesome specialists who are knowledgeable about their products and services. The level of customer service is amazing!"
— Brandee Norris, Trevecca Nazarene University
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike many standardized assessments, our assessments are customizable. You can select topics that align with your institutional learning outcomes and even contribute your own questions. The reporting is comprehensive, flexible, and designed to support institutional excellence.
We provide the option to download raw data sets, allowing you to conduct deeper institutional research or integrate results into your internal dashboards or analysis tools.
All questions undergo a multi-step development and review process, including expert validation and ongoing statistical analysis. We maintain psychometric integrity through item-level analysis and aggregate performance review to ensure the tool is both valid and reliable.
The assessment can be delivered via your existing LMS through LTI integration. We provide integration instructions and support to make the process smooth and efficient.
Pricing depends on the quantity of all services used. Contact us for more information.
No. All standard reports, onboarding, value-added features, and ongoing technical support are included in your service package. Pricing is transparent and all-inclusive.
We’ll Guide You Every Step of the Way
We take a consultative approach to ensure long-term sustainability and success. Before implementation begins, our team meets with you to understand your program and provide recommendations for alignment and integration. From planning to reporting, we support your faculty, administrators, and leadership every step of the way.