Program Evaluation

Spring 2020 > Education > EDUC.6423 > 061

Course No: EDUC.6423-061; SIS Class Nbr: 8989; SIS Term: 2930
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Evaluation tasks will be identified and the policy issues attendant to evaluation will be examined. Students will identify and discuss several models of program evaluation, understand what needs to be considered and addressed in needs assessment, and learn to identify an appropriate design for a new evaluation. Students will be expected to conduct program evaluation, present their ideas and illustrate how evaluation results can be useful for program decision making.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Pre-Requisite: M.ED and Ed.S matriculated only, or Permission of the Instructor.
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Shanna Thompson
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2020 Spring: Jan 21 to Apr 05
• Chat Hours: Tue 8-9pm*
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1410
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Related Programs: Ed.S. in Administration, Planning & Policy, Ed.S. in Administration, Planning & Policy, Graduate Certificate in Evaluation & Assessment, M.Ed. in Education Administration, M.Ed. in Education Administration, M.Ed. in Education Administration: Higher Education Option

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