Information about new class

Gradable Items

Details

Points Possible

Discussion Questions

Module 1 DQ 2

Are objective measures the best ways to assess a program? Why or why not?

6.0

Module 1 DQ 1

What are the characteristics of good programs? How can an assessment identify these qualities?

6.0

Participation

18.0

Details

This course is an introduction to the logic and methods of modern social program evaluation. Program evaluation derives from the idea that social programs should have demonstrable effects, and those effects should in some way outweigh the costs of the program. This course focuses on theoretical and strategic issues in designing and implementing formative or summative evaluations, including assessment of fidelity to a model and assessment of impact, with special attention to the effects of the sociocultural context in which the intervention takes place.

Credit Hours

3.0

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Course Add-Ons

Textbook1. Program Evaluation: An Introduction

Royse, D., Thyer, B. A., & Padgett, D. K. (2016). Program evaluation: An introduction (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 9781305101968

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/cengage/2015/program-evaluation_an-introduction-to-an-evidence-based-approach_ebook_6e.php

Electronic Resource1. DC Network

Use the DC to:

· Locate dissertation forms and templates.

· Discuss dissertation topics and resources.

· Connect to the scholarly community.

http://dc.gcu.edu

Additional Material1. Discussion Forum Philosophy

Review "Discussion Forum Philosophy" and use it to guide the completion of your participation in the Main Forum.

PSY843.DiscussionForumPhilosophy_Student_06-20-2013.docx 2. Library Resources for Doctoral Learners

If you have not done so already, view the "Library Resources for Doctoral Learners" tutorial.

http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/res811_libraryTutorial.php