AGER 5770 - Program Evaluation in Aging Services

3 hours

Designed to provide students with the basic skills and perspectives required to undertake evaluations of health and social programs for the aged, and to assess the merits of program evaluations conducted by others. Emphasis is placed on the unique service needs of older persons; the distinctive character of the facilities, agencies and programs that serve them; and special challenges faced by those who attempt to assess the benefits of such efforts.

Prerequisite(s): None.