MPA 631
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Public Program Evaluation
Course Description
Principles and methodologies of evaluating programs, measuring performance, and assessing program effectiveness in governmental and nonprofit entities.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Identify appropriate evaluation methods
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of various evaluation methods as they relate to specific program evaluation questions.
Title
Design Evaluation Protocols
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to design appropriate, effective, feasible program evaluation protocols for programs in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Title
Implement Program Evaluation in Practice
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to articulate the challenges of implementing program evaluation in practice, including ethical, procedural, and resource-based concerns.
Title
Communicate using the Common Terminology of the Field
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to communicate using the common terminology of the field of program evaluation to communicate the process and results to all stakeholders.
