MSCL 511 - Program Assessment & Devel

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

MSCL Masters Community Ldrship

Description:

In this course, students learn to assess how well a programme is meeting its stated goals and, based on valid data, to improve programme effectiveness. Primary emphasis is placed upon identifying problems and strategic opportunities, prioritising needs, and formulating plans to improve performance. Topics to be considered include: theories of change, programme logic models, participatory action research, and the ethics of data gathering. Students learn basic principles of qualitative and quantitative research, interviewing, survey design and data analysis. Students will design a research project leading to a data-driven programme change in their apostolic work setting.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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