2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

IDCE 30229 - Program Monitoring and Evaluation


This course examines the evolution of the range of paradigms, methodologies, and methods of program and project monitoring and evaluation. It focuses on qualitative, participatory, and empowering approaches and helps students develop the range of practical skills and tools necessary for developing and conducting program evaluation. The course emphasizes the iterative action and reflection cycles of conceptualizing, planning, collecting, analyzing, interpreting, utilizing, and communicating data. The course examines a range of evaluation methodologies including participatory evaluation, utilization-focused evaluation, empowerment evaluation, outcome and impact evaluation. Students will be required to work with a local or international agency/program in the development, implementation, and assessment of a monitoring and evaluation plan.