Program Evaluation

Catalog description

This course focuses on the basic concepts, challenges, and methods in program evaluation. The primary objectives of the course are to develop: (1) an understanding of the role of evaluation in the policy-making process; (2) an ability to critically analyze various approaches and methods; and (3) an ability to craft an evaluation for an existing public or non-profit program. Meets the Evidence-Based Decision Making requirement. Prerequisite: PAFF 510. Offered: periodically.