UPA 621 - Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

Institution:

University of Louisville

Subject:

Urban & Public Affairs

Description:

Note: Crosslisted with PADM 603. The course describes techniques of practical program evaluation as well as the institutional context of policy formulation, adoption, implementation, and evaluation. Process evaluation, qualitative approaches, outcome monitoring, natural experiments, quasi-experiments, ratings, use of expert judgment, surveys, role-playing, and focus group topics are covered. The course also describes theories of policy making, the policy environment, agenda setting and decision making.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.louisville.edu

Phone Number:

(502) 852-5555

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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