Experiential Learning in Evaluation

This course will provide graduate students with hands-on experience in designing evaluation processes for programs, services, responses and/or interventions. Students will be exposed to contemporary trends and issues in evaluation theory, as well as methods and practice, while working with stakeholders. Course content covers evaluation planning, design and implementation. Attention will be given to theories of change, stakeholder engagement, evaluation approaches and methodologies. Working with stakeholders to understand program context and apply it to the design of an evaluation is a key feature of this course. The course uses real world problems across a range of applied health interests, and emphasizes experiential learning through a case- and team-based approach.