Prog and Prac Eval

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Section information text: Using models of evaluation derived from social science and social work theory and research, students will learn to apply research in social work to inform practice, future research, policy, and advocacy. Topics include the history and theory underlying program and practice evaluation, approaches to evaluation, selecting appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative models and techniques used to perform the evaluation, strategies for getting gatekeepers to be invested in the development of the research and in the outcomes, demonstration of program effectives, and dissemination of results to stakeholders. Students will understand how to address dimensions of diversity (race, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, sex, etc.) in their program and practice evaluations in an effort to ensure equity and fairness in program delivery and advocacy.