Program Evaluation

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department This course provides a conceptual and practical introduction to the orientation, values, methods, and professional standards of program evaluation as an applied technique to evaluate the design, implementation, effectiveness, and impact of social programs in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. It involves the systematic collection and analysis of data using research methods, including but not limited to needs assessments, cost/benefit analysis, and interviews. It introduces students to program evaluation theory, principles, and technique and involves the design and execution of a case-based program evaluation. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)