Public Policy & Administration 604 - Program&Policy Eval
Spring
2015
01
3.00
Obed Pasha
W 1:15PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
19350
19351
This course equips students with tools to evaluate the success of public and nonprofit policies and programs. Course topics will survey basic practices such as process and outcome evaluation, as well as techniques such as experimental and quasi-experimental designs for effective policy and program administration. In addition, the course explores the advantages of using evaluation as a mechanism for program improvement.