Program Evaluation and Data Analysis

Program Evaluation and Data Analysis

Course Number
GAFL 641 001
Course Code
GAFL641001
Course Key
64975
Day(s)
Monday
Time
6:30pm-7:30pm
Prerequisites
GAFL-612
Course Note
Online Course Fee: $150 (in addition to course tuition and fees)
Course Description
This is a "hybrid" course, with synchronous, online meetings and once-monthly,
on-campus meetings in Philadelphia, PA. Also, please note there is an additional $150 online course fee.

Spring 2020 on-campus meetings will be held on the following Saturdays from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM (break for lunch from 1 - 2): January 18, February 22, March 28, April 25. Class will meet online on Monday evenings from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM.

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.