Spring 2025 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (56937)
- Instructor(s)
- No instructor assigned
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Grad or Masters or Law
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic SessionUMTC, West Bank
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course covers the core principals, methods, and implementation of evaluation research. Students will learn through an applied partnership with a nonprofit or state/local government clients. The course is designed for both students interested in a potential career in evaluation and those that want to be better consumers of research. Past programmatic/policy areas included health and human services, education, environment science, economic development, transportation, and evidence-based policymaking.
- Class Notes:
- Class will meet in person during the scheduled class times (Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 16, Mar 1, Mar 15, Mar 29, April 12, and April 26). There will be asynchronous work during the weeks class is not scheduled. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?heima019+PA5311+Spring2024
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Grading:
- 50% Program Evaluation Field Work
25% Reports/Papers/Memos
15% Student Presentations
10% Participation - Class Format:
30% Lecture
20% Small Group Activities
20% Student Presentations
15% Discussion
10% Laboratory
5% Guest Speakers- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Reports/Papers/Memos
1 Presentation
1 Special Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/56937/1253
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 August 2015
Fall 2024 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (23088)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Grad or Masters or Law
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2024Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3509/20/2024Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3510/04/2024Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3510/18/2024Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3511/01/2024Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3511/15/2024Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3512/06/2024Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3509/03/2024 - 12/11/2024UMTC, West BankUMN ONLINE-HYB
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course covers the core principals, methods, and implementation of evaluation research. Students will learn through an applied partnership with a nonprofit or state/local government clients. The course is designed for both students interested in a potential career in evaluation and those that want to be better consumers of research. Past programmatic/policy areas included health and human services, education, environment science, economic development, transportation, and evidence-based policymaking.
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Grading:
- 50% Program Evaluation Field Work
25% Reports/Papers/Memos
15% Student Presentations
10% Participation - Class Format:
30% Lecture
20% Small Group Activities
20% Student Presentations
15% Discussion
10% Laboratory
5% Guest Speakers- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Reports/Papers/Memos
1 Presentation
1 Special Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23088/1249
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 August 2015
Spring 2024 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (57231)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Grad or Masters or Law
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/19/2024Fri 01:00PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3502/02/2024Fri 01:00PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3502/16/2024Fri 01:00PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3503/01/2024Fri 01:00PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3503/15/2024Fri 01:00PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3503/29/2024Fri 01:00PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3504/12/2024Fri 01:00PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3504/26/2024Fri 01:00PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (12 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course covers the core principals, methods, and implementation of evaluation research. Students will learn through an applied partnership with a nonprofit or state/local government clients. The course is designed for both students interested in a potential career in evaluation and those that want to be better consumers of research. Past programmatic/policy areas included health and human services, education, environment science, economic development, transportation, and evidence-based policymaking.
- Class Notes:
- Class will meet in person during the scheduled class times (Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 16, Mar 1, Mar 15, Mar 29, April 12, and April 26). There will be asynchronous work during the weeks class is not scheduled. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?MUELL718+PA5311+Spring2024
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Grading:
- 50% Program Evaluation Field Work
25% Reports/Papers/Memos
15% Student Presentations
10% Participation - Class Format:
30% Lecture
20% Small Group Activities
20% Student Presentations
15% Discussion
10% Laboratory
5% Guest Speakers- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Reports/Papers/Memos
1 Presentation
1 Special Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57231/1243
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 August 2015
Fall 2023 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (23350)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Grad or Masters or Law
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2023Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31709/22/2023Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31710/06/2023Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31710/20/2023Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31711/03/2023Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31711/17/2023Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31712/01/2023Fri 09:45AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31709/05/2023 - 12/13/2023UMTC, West BankUMN ONLINE-HYB
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (21 of 40 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course covers the core principals, methods, and implementation of evaluation research. Students will learn through an applied partnership with a nonprofit or state/local government clients. The course is designed for both students interested in a potential career in evaluation and those that want to be better consumers of research. Past programmatic/policy areas included health and human services, education, environment science, economic development, transportation, and evidence-based policymaking.
- Class Notes:
- Class will meet in person during the scheduled class times. There will be asynchronous work during the weeks class is not scheduled. Please contact the instructor with questions. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bern0201+PA5311+Fall2023
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Learning Objectives:
At the end of the term students will: (a) Understand the purposes and uses of program evaluation in public policy and program delivery; (b) Be familiar with common program evaluation terminology and professional practices and ethics, (c) be able to design and implement an evaluation plan for a specific public or nonprofit program or initiative that is focused on engaging primary stakeholders in using the plan to answer important questions; (d) Recognize the cultural and power dynamics at play in evaluation-related efforts.
- Grading:
- 65% Program evaluation field work
10% Reflection papers
10% Team presentation
10% Exam
5% Contribution to collective learning process - Class Format:
35% Small Group Activities
35% Large group Discussion
20% Lecture
5% Student Presentations
5% Individual reflection
- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Group Project (Semester-long)
1 Memo
1 Exam
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23350/1239
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2023.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2018.pdf (Fall 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 7 November 2021
Spring 2023 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (57610)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Grad or Masters or Law
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/27/2023Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 50B02/10/2023Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 50B02/24/2023Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 50B03/17/2023Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 50B03/31/2023Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 50B04/14/2023Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 50B04/28/2023Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 50B01/17/2023 - 05/01/2023UMTC, West BankUMN ONLINE-HYB
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (16 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course covers the core principals, methods, and implementation of evaluation research. Students will learn through an applied partnership with a nonprofit or state/local government clients. The course is designed for both students interested in a potential career in evaluation and those that want to be better consumers of research. Past programmatic/policy areas included health and human services, education, environment science, economic development, transportation, and evidence-based policymaking.
- Class Notes:
- Class will meet in person during the scheduled class times (Jan 27, Feb 10, Feb 24, Mar 17, March 31, April 14, and April 28). There will be asynchronous work during the weeks class is not scheduled. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?varsh011+PA5311+Spring2023
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Grading:
- 50% Program Evaluation Field Work
25% Reports/Papers/Memos
15% Student Presentations
10% Participation - Class Format:
30% Lecture
20% Small Group Activities
20% Student Presentations
15% Discussion
10% Laboratory
5% Guest Speakers- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Reports/Papers/Memos
1 Presentation
1 Special Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57610/1233
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 August 2015
Fall 2022 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (23806)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F only
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Grad or Masters or Law
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/09/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1509/23/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1510/07/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1510/21/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1511/04/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1511/18/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1512/02/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1509/06/2022 - 12/14/2022UMTC, West BankUMN ONLINE-HYB
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (40 of 40 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course covers the core principals, methods, and implementation of evaluation research. Students will learn through an applied partnership with a nonprofit or state/local government clients. The course is designed for both students interested in a potential career in evaluation and those that want to be better consumers of research. Past programmatic/policy areas included health and human services, education, environment science, economic development, transportation, and evidence-based policymaking.
- Class Notes:
- Class will meet in person during the scheduled class times. There will be asynchronous work during the weeks class is not scheduled. Please contact the instructor at merri560@umn.edu with questions or concerns. Students who want to take both PA 5311 and PA 5080 will need to submit a class time conflict form (https://onestop.umn.edu/academics/class-time-conflict). The conflict will be approved. Submit the form using grimes004 as the approver. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?merri560+PA5311+Fall2022
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Grading:
- 50% Program Evaluation Field Work
25% Reports/Papers/Memos
15% Student Presentations
10% Participation - Class Format:
30% Lecture
20% Small Group Activities
20% Student Presentations
15% Discussion
10% Laboratory
5% Guest Speakers- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Reports/Papers/Memos
1 Presentation
1 Special Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23806/1229
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/merri560_PA5311_Spring2020.pdf (Spring 2020)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 August 2015
Spring 2022 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (59008)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Graduate Student
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/21/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1502/04/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1502/18/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1503/04/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1503/25/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1504/08/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1504/22/2022Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1501/18/2022 - 05/02/2022UMTC, West BankUMN ONLINE-HYB
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (19 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- Class will meet in person during the scheduled class times (Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 4, Mar 25, Apr 8, Apr 22). There will be asynchronous work during the weeks class is not scheduled. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bern0201+PA5311+Spring2022
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Learning Objectives:
At the end of the term students will: (a) Understand the purposes and uses of program evaluation in public policy and program delivery; (b) Be familiar with common program evaluation terminology and professional practices and ethics, (c) be able to design and implement an evaluation plan for a specific public or nonprofit program or initiative that is focused on engaging primary stakeholders in using the plan to answer important questions; (d) Recognize the cultural and power dynamics at play in evaluation-related efforts.
- Grading:
- 65% Program evaluation field work
10% Reflection papers
10% Team presentation
10% Exam
5% Contribution to collective learning process - Class Format:
35% Small Group Activities
35% Large group Discussion
20% Lecture
5% Student Presentations
5% Individual reflection
- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
1 Group Project (Semester-long)
1 Memo
1 Exam
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/59008/1223
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2018.pdf (Fall 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 7 November 2021
Fall 2021 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (25841)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Graduate Student
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/10/2021Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1509/24/2021Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1510/08/2021Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1510/22/2021Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1511/05/2021Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1511/19/2021Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1512/03/2021Fri 12:30PM - 03:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1509/07/2021 - 12/15/2021UMTC, West BankUMN ONLINE-HYB
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (24 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- Class will meet in person during the scheduled class times. There will be asynchronous work during the weeks class is not scheduled. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bern0201+PA5311+Fall2021
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Learning Objectives:
At the end of the term students will: (a) Understand the purposes and uses of program evaluation in public policy and program delivery; (b) Be familiar with common program evaluation terminology and professional practices and ethics, (c) be able to design and implement an evaluation plan for a specific public or nonprofit program or initiative that is focused on engaging primary stakeholders in using the plan to answer important questions; (d) Recognize the cultural and power dynamics at play in evaluation-related efforts.
- Grading:
- 65% Program evaluation field work
10% Reflection papers
10% Team presentation
10% Exam
5% Contribution to collective learning process - Class Format:
35% Small Group Activities
35% Large group Discussion
20% Lecture
5% Student Presentations
5% Individual reflection
- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Memos
1 Group Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/25841/1219
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2018.pdf (Fall 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 13 April 2018
Spring 2021 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (54199)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged LearningOnline Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Graduate Student
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (17 of 35 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- Class will be offered REMOTELY. It will meet synchronously the first week and every other week after. The other weeks will be asynchronous. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?+PA5311+Spring2021
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Grading:
- 50% Program Evaluation Field Work
25% Reports/Papers/Memos
15% Student Presentations
10% Participation - Class Format:
30% Lecture
20% Small Group Activities
20% Student Presentations
15% Discussion
10% Laboratory
5% Guest Speakers- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Reports/Papers/Memos
1 Presentation
1 Special Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54199/1213
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 August 2015
Fall 2020 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (20713)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged LearningOnline Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Graduate Student
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/14/2020Mon 06:00PM - 08:45PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE09/28/2020Mon 06:00PM - 08:45PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE10/12/2020Mon 06:00PM - 08:45PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE10/26/2020Mon 06:00PM - 08:45PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE11/09/2020Mon 06:00PM - 08:45PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE11/23/2020Mon 06:00PM - 08:45PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE12/07/2020Mon 06:00PM - 08:45PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (29 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- 5311 will be offered as a REMOTE and ONLINE class. Course will meet REMOTELY (synchronous-online via Zoom) on 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, and 12/7. ONLINE (asynchronous) sessions will be required during the other weeks.http://classinfo.umn.edu/?kaln0003+PA5311+Fall2020
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Grading:
- 50% Program Evaluation Field Work
25% Reports/Papers/Memos
15% Student Presentations
10% Participation - Class Format:
30% Lecture
20% Small Group Activities
20% Student Presentations
15% Discussion
10% Laboratory
5% Guest Speakers- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Reports/Papers/Memos
1 Presentation
1 Special Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20713/1209
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kaln0003_PA5311_Fall2020.pdf
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 August 2015
Spring 2020 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (65490)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2020Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1502/05/2020Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1502/19/2020Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1503/04/2020Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1503/18/2020Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1504/01/2020Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1504/15/2020Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1504/29/2020Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 15
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (32 of 35 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?smerri560+PA5311+Spring2020
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Grading:
- 50% Program Evaluation Field Work
25% Reports/Papers/Memos
15% Student Presentations
10% Participation - Class Format:
30% Lecture
20% Small Group Activities
20% Student Presentations
15% Discussion
10% Laboratory
5% Guest Speakers- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Reports/Papers/Memos
1 Presentation
1 Special Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65490/1203
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/merri560_PA5311_Spring2020.pdf
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 August 2015
Fall 2019 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (23992)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/09/2019Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3509/23/2019Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3510/07/2019Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3510/21/2019Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3511/04/2019Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3511/18/2019Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3512/02/2019Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (28 of 29 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- Class meets alternating weeks. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bern0201+PA5311+Fall2019
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Learning Objectives:
At the end of the term students will: (a) Understand the purposes and uses of program evaluation in public policy and program delivery; (b) Be familiar with common program evaluation terminology and professional practices and ethics, (c) be able to design and implement an evaluation plan for a specific public or nonprofit program or initiative that is focused on engaging primary stakeholders in using the plan to answer important questions; (d) Recognize the cultural and power dynamics at play in evaluation-related efforts.
- Grading:
- 65% Program evaluation field work
10% Reflection papers
10% Team presentation
10% Exam
5% Contribution to collective learning process - Class Format:
35% Small Group Activities
35% Large group Discussion
20% Lecture
5% Student Presentations
5% Individual reflection
- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Memos
1 Group Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23992/1199
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2018.pdf (Fall 2018)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 13 April 2018
Spring 2019 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (58189)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/23/2019Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1502/06/2019Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1502/13/2019Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1502/27/2019Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1503/27/2019Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1504/10/2019Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1504/24/2019Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1505/01/2019Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1503/13/2019Wed 02:30PM - 05:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 15
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (30 of 35 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?sandf002+PA5311+Spring2019
- Class Description:
This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives.
The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a conceptual framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
We use a project-based approach that will allow us to compare and contrast different evaluation projects across the course --from establishing guiding evaluation questions to instrumentation, data collection, data analysis, and presentation of findings to multiple audiences. Over the course of the semester, students will work in teams to design and develop their own comprehensive evaluation plan for a selected "real world" program run in a public or nonprofit organization.
prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Graduate students who enjoy 'real world' application of ideas and want to develop professional experiencing working with professionals on field-based problems.
- Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purposes and uses of program evaluation in public policy and program delivery;
- Be familiar with common program evaluation terminology, professional practices and ethics;
- Be able to design an evaluation plan for a specific public or nonprofit program or initiative. Use and employ a logic model, apply appropriate research strategies, and engage primary stakeholders in using products developed;
- Recognize and navigate the cultural and power dynamics at play in evaluation-related efforts.
- Grading:
- Students will complete various assignments and receive weighted grades. The client-based field work in which general ideas about evaluation are applied are 55% of the overall class grade. Peer evaluation of students' participation in the fieldwork teams is also 15% of the overall grade.
- Exam Format:
- Final paper for a community-based client and presentation. Short individual exam (15% of course grade) in middle of term on key concepts.
- Class Format:
- Hybrid course. Nine face-to-face sessions from 2:30 to 5:30 on the day of meeting. Virtual lectures on other weeks.
- Workload:
- Like all graduate courses, you should plan to spend about 15 -20 hours per week on course related activities and assignments.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/58189/1193
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5311_Spring2019.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5311_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 January 2019
Fall 2018 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (32129)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/10/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3509/24/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3510/08/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3510/22/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3511/05/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3511/19/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3512/03/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (26 of 32 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bern0201+PA5311+Fall2018
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Learning Objectives:
At the end of the term students will: (a) Understand the purposes and uses of program evaluation in public policy and program delivery; (b) Be familiar with common program evaluation terminology and professional practices and ethics, (c) be able to design and implement an evaluation plan for a specific public or nonprofit program or initiative that is focused on engaging primary stakeholders in using the plan to answer important questions; (d) Recognize the cultural and power dynamics at play in evaluation-related efforts.
- Grading:
- 65% Program evaluation field work
10% Reflection papers
10% Team presentation
10% Exam
5% Contribution to collective learning process - Class Format:
35% Small Group Activities
35% Large group Discussion
20% Lecture
5% Student Presentations
5% Individual reflection
- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Memos
1 Group Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32129/1189
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2018.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Spring2018.pdf (Spring 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 13 April 2018
Spring 2018 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (54833)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3502/05/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3502/19/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3503/26/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3504/09/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3504/23/2018 - 04/30/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3503/05/2018Mon 08:00AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (35 of 36 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?bern0201+PA5311+Spring2018
- Class Description:
This course provides an introductory overview to program evaluation as it is used in public affairs. Through working on a ‘real world' project, students will understand the complexities and realities of conducting a program evaluation using a utilization approach.
- Learning Objectives:
At the end of the term students will: (a) Understand the purposes and uses of program evaluation in public policy and program delivery; (b) Be familiar with common program evaluation terminology and professional practices and ethics, (c) be able to design and implement an evaluation plan for a specific public or nonprofit program or initiative that is focused on engaging primary stakeholders in using the plan to answer important questions; (d) Recognize the cultural and power dynamics at play in evaluation-related efforts.
- Grading:
- 65% Program Evaluation Field Work
20% Reports/Papers/Memos
10% Student Presentations
5% Quizzes - Class Format:
30% Lecture
20% Small Group Activities
20% Student Presentations
15% Discussion
10% Laboratory
5% Guest Speakers- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
4 Memos
1 Presentation
1 Group Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54833/1183
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Spring2018.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/bern0201_PA5311_Fall2018.pdf (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 27 January 2018
Spring 2017 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (55341)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Community Engaged Learning
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/27/2017Fri 10:00AM - 05:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1502/17/2017Fri 10:00AM - 05:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1503/10/2017Fri 10:00AM - 05:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1503/31/2017Fri 10:00AM - 05:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 1504/21/2017Fri 10:00AM - 05:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 15
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- Class will meet on 1/27, 2/17, 3/10, 3/31, and 4/21..http://classinfo.umn.edu/?sandf002+PA5311+Spring2017
- Class Description:
This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives.
The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a conceptual framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
We use a project-based approach that will allow us to compare and contrast different evaluation projects across the course --from establishing guiding evaluation questions to instrumentation, data collection, data analysis, and presentation of findings to multiple audiences. Over the course of the semester, students will work in teams to design and develop their own comprehensive evaluation plan for a selected "real world" program run in a public or nonprofit organization.
prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Grading:
- Students will complete various assignments and receive weighted grades. The client-based field work in which general ideas about evaluation are applied are 50% of the overall class grade. Peer evaluation of students' participation in the fieldwork teams is also a part of the overall grade.
- Exam Format:
- Final paper for a community-based client and presentation
- Class Format:
- Hybrid course. Five face-to-face sessions from 10:00 - 5:00 on the day of meeting This course is being redesigned for this format for spring 2016, so a syllabus will be posted when it is fully fleshed out.
- Workload:
- Like all graduate courses, you should plan to spend about 15 -20 hours per week on course related activities and assignments.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/55341/1173
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5311_Spring2019.pdf (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5311_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 2 November 2015
Spring 2016 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (54971)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/29/2016Fri 10:00AM - 05:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3502/12/2016Fri 10:00AM - 05:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3503/11/2016Fri 10:00AM - 05:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3504/15/2016Fri 10:00AM - 05:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 3505/06/2016Fri 10:00AM - 05:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?sandf002+PA5311+Spring2016
- Class Description:
This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives.
The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a conceptual framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
We use a project-based approach that will allow us to compare and contrast different evaluation projects across the course --from establishing guiding evaluation questions to instrumentation, data collection, data analysis, and presentation of findings to multiple audiences. Over the course of the semester, students will work in teams to design and develop their own comprehensive evaluation plan for a selected "real world" program run in a public or nonprofit organization.
prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Grading:
- Students will complete various assignments and receive weighted grades. The client-based field work in which general ideas about evaluation are applied are 50% of the overall class grade. Peer evaluation of students' participation in the fieldwork teams is also a part of the overall grade.
- Exam Format:
- Final paper for a community-based client and presentation
- Class Format:
- Hybrid course. Five face-to-face sessions from 10:00 - 5:00 on the day of meeting This course is being redesigned for this format for spring 2016, so a syllabus will be posted when it is fully fleshed out.
- Workload:
- Like all graduate courses, you should plan to spend about 15 -20 hours per week on course related activities and assignments.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54971/1163
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5311_Spring2016.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5311_Spring2019.pdf (Spring 2019)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 2 November 2015
Fall 2015 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (25535)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Wed 06:00PM - 08:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 15
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Description:
- This course provides an overview to program evaluation in public affairs. It explores the complexities and realities of conducting program evaluation studies in community-based settings, such as public agencies, schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The overall purpose of this course is to provide students with a theoretical framework and practical strategies for conducting community-based evaluation studies.
- Grading:
- 50% Program Evaluation Field Work
25% Reports/Papers/Memos
15% Student Presentations
10% Participation - Class Format:
30% Lecture
20% Small Group Activities
20% Student Presentations
15% Discussion
10% Laboratory
5% Guest Speakers- Workload:
50 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Reports/Papers/Memos
1 Presentation
1 Special Project- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/25535/1159
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/golds019_PA5311_Fall2015.pdf
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 August 2015
Spring 2015 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (55635)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/20/2015 - 05/08/2015Mon 06:00PM - 08:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 415
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies. prereq: Grad student or instr consent
- Class Description:
- Examines principle methods and primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies and programs in health and human sevices, educationm or environment. Enables students to conduct evaluations and to be more critical consumers of the studies done by others.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/55635/1153
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/golds019_PA5311_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 September 2007
Fall 2014 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (34314)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014Mon 05:45PM - 08:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 15
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies.
- Class Description:
- Examines principle methods and primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies and programs in health and human sevices, educationm or environment. Enables students to conduct evaluations and to be more critical consumers of the studies done by others.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34314/1149
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 September 2007
Spring 2014 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (60825)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/21/2014 - 05/09/2014Mon 06:00PM - 08:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 235
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies.
- Class Description:
- Examines principle methods and primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies and programs in health and human sevices, educationm or environment. Enables students to conduct evaluations and to be more critical consumers of the studies done by others.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/60825/1143
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5311_Spring2019.pdf (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sandf002_PA5311_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 4 September 2007
Spring 2013 | PA 5311 Section 001: Program Evaluation (56333)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2013 - 05/10/2013Mon 06:00PM - 08:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 180
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Principal methods, primary applications of evaluation research as applied to policies/programs in health/human services, education, or the environment. Conducting evaluations. Becoming a critical consumer of studies.
- Class Description:
- This course will explore the complexities and realities of conducting evaluation studies in community-based settings, including schools, non-profit organizations, and collaborative initiatives. The class will use a case study approach to compare and contrast different evaluation projects-from establishing guiding evaluation questions to instrumentation, data collection, data analysis, and presentation of findings to multiple audiences. Primary emphasis will be on evaluation ethics, theory-based evaluation and logic modeling in real world settings. Over the course of the semester, students will design and develop their own comprehensive evaluation plan for a selected program. "The art of evaluation involves creating a design and gathering information that is appropriate for a specific situation and particular policymaking context. In art there is no single, ideal standard. Beauty is in the eye of the beholders, and the evaluation beholders include a variety of stakeholders: decision makers, policy makers, funders, program managers, staff, program participants, and the general public. Any given design is necessarily an interplay of resources, practicalities, methodological choices, and personal judgments by the people involved". (Michael Quinn Patton, 2004)
- Grading:
- 20% Reports/Papers
30% Special Projects
20% Written Homework
20% In-class Presentations
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 30% Lecture
30% Discussion
20% Small Group Activities
10% Student Presentations
10% Guest Speakers - Workload:
- Other Workload: Participants will develop a comprehensive evaluation plan for a community-based initiative or nonprofit organization over the course of the semester.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/56333/1133
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 16 January 2012
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