Public Policy & Administration 604 - Program&Policy Eval
Spring
2017
01
3.00
Obed Pasha
W 4:30PM 7:00PM
UMass Amherst
11269
11270
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.