YDEV 492 - Researching and Evaluating Youth Programs

Institution:

Springfield College

Subject:

Youth Development

Description:

This course develops students’ research and analytical skills as we examine methodological frameworks for planning and implementing qualitative and quantitative social research and evaluation of youth programs. Topics include: ethical issues; understanding research and evaluation reports; developing research and evaluation designs; constructing and implementing data collection procedures; and methods of analyzing and sharing findings. Students design and implement their own outcomes evaluations of local youth programs. Prerequisites & Notes At least three Youth Development and/or Sociology courses.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spfldcol.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 748-3116

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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