Public Policy & Administration 604 - Program&Policy Eval
Spring
2018
01
3.00
Valerie Cooley
M 10:10AM 12:40PM
UMass Amherst
51331
51332
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.