The program covers the professional program evaluation standards. The program covers various models of evaluation as a basis for justifying various evaluation designs. The program presents and contrasts different theories and systems of evaluation. While the program addresses the local context for evaluation, it also presents a wide range of national and international examples of evaluation practice. The program includes a review of the historical development of evaluation as a profession and its relation to other disciplines.
Programs expose students to a utilization focus in evaluation theory and practice.
The program grounds students in the principles of sound evaluation, i.e., the program and personnel evaluation standards. The program addresses both process as well as outcome evaluation concepts and methods. The program has a supervised practicum experience for course credit that involves students in an evaluation field experience. The program demonstrates clear linkages with evaluation consumers for student field placements. The program contains a field based element in which students apply and reflect on conceptual knowledge.