PAD 6135 - Advanced Program Evaluation

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Students design and carry out an evaluation of a program that incorporates current evaluation methods and principles derived from research, theory, practice wisdom, and their own experience. These occur within a field placement agency or their own workplace agency. Topics include purposes and types of evaluations at the program and direct practice levels, instrument design, data analysis, ethical issues, and organizational, political, social, and cultural factors affecting evaluation in diverse human contexts. Evaluation methods covered include single-system designs; client-focused evaluations; practitioner-focused evaluations; program (group-level) evaluations, including input, process, outcome evaluations; standardized and self-constructed instruments, data analysis and reporting. Prer., Completion of graduate-level coursework in research methods and/or program evaluation. Meets with CJ 6135.