AGER 6770 - Program Evaluation in Aging Services

3 hours

Methods of evaluation in aging services, emphasizing the special issues associated with defining, measuring and determining program impacts for older patients and clients. Evaluation techniques and examples drawn from the aging services network encompass needs assessment, setting objectives, selecting and implementing programs and interventions, determining program outcomes and making recommendations for improved program functioning. Each student is involved in evaluating a program in the field of aging.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the doctoral program in applied gerontology, or consent of instructor.