EPSY 6120 - Foundations of Program Evaluation

3 hours

Provides the theoretical and methodological foundations of program evaluation, as well as the basic applications and hands-on experiences tailored to students’ academic and professional needs toward evidence-based practices. Aligned with the American Evaluation Association’s guiding principles and best practices addressing applied evaluation topics for needs assessment to data collection and analysis, interpretation and making inferences, quality audits, and policy/practice recommendations. Use of program evaluation for educational as well as social policy and planning, and the latest thoughts in engaging stakeholders in the evaluation process are discussed. Students develop and present a program evaluation project in their own area of expertise and/or professional interest.

Prerequisite(s): EPSY 5050 or EPSY 6020.