CPOL 575 Program and Policy Evaluation
Evaluation is an activity directed at collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating information about the effectiveness of programs and policies. Evaluation in the contemporary context of international affairs is conducted to aid decision-makers and to assess the utility of program and policies. This course will instruct students how to apply research techniques to evaluate programs and policies. It examines different evaluation techniques with an emphasis on foreign policy, international development policies, and institutional analysis.