3 credits
Fall 2025 Distance Learning Upper Division
This course introduces students to the logic of designing and implementing program evaluations to assess implemented policies and programs. The course examines research designs for different evaluation goals, the application of evaluation strategies, and strategies for reporting results to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Learning Outcomes1Describe the role and principles of evidence-based policymaking and program evaluation, including ethical considerations.
2Explain the different aspects of evaluation, including inputs, outputs, outcomes, impacts, and processes, and identify complementary evaluation strategies.
3Compare and contrast different methods for program impact evaluation, including ethical considerations.
4Synthesize knowledge of program evaluation strategies to solve applied problems.
5Communicate program evaluation results to specialists and non-specialists effectively.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.