Program Evaluation and Data Analysis

Course Number
GAFL 641 001
Course Code
GAFL641001
Course Key
68943
Day(s)
Monday
Time
6:30pm-7:30pm
Prerequisites
GAFL 612 Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis
Course Note
Special session: 01/13/2021 to 04/29/2021
Course Description
This course introduces program evaluation in the context of research methods. Students learn about design and the application of data collection skills to all phases of program/service delivery from needs assessment to analysis of findings to implementation of changes based on results. Students learn to appreciate how these skills can be used as practical tools for identifying problems to developing and implementing programs. This applied course provides students with practical experiences to apply guidelines of evaluation and research methods in actual program evaluation projects in Philadelphia.
This is a "hybrid" course, with synchronous, online meetings and once-monthly, Saturday courses, held via Zoom in spring 2021. Also, please note there is an additional $150 online course fee. 
Spring 2021 Saturday classes will be held on the following Saturdays 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM (break for lunch from 1 - 2): January 16, February 20, March 20, and April 24. Class will meet online on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm.Please note: First day of classes is January 13th.