School of Public Policy 604 - Program&Policy Eval
Fall
2025
01
3.00
Juniper Katz
W 3:00PM 5:30PM
UMass Amherst
70208
Thompson Hall room 620
juniperkatz@umass.edu
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.