<p>Lecture, three hours. Planning of programs that provide or support learning for individuals and groups in student affairs context. Examination of philosophical foundations of program planning, along with pedagogical and logistical dimensions of program development. Letter grading.</p>

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School of Education and Information Studies

EDUC 416 - Assessment, Program Development, and Evaluation in Student Affairs

Assessment, Program Development, and Evaluation in Student Affairs

To develop practical skills in the planning, design, and development of educational and training programs for student affairs contexts

To demonstrate the knowledge and abilities needed to design and implement student development education programs that reflect competence in assessment of student and institutional needs, application of theory and assessment data to program design, and program delivery

To develop critical awareness and understanding of the social and political dimensions of student affairs program planning and assessment

To develop understanding of self in relation to program planning, development, and assessment

To develop an understanding of the value of and purposes of assessment in practice

To develop practical skills implementing assessment, including quantitative and qualitative methodologies and data analysis

To demonstrate ability to use assessment, evaluation, and research data to inform Student Affairs practice by designing and conducting a basic needs assessment study

To exhibit knowledge and competency in APA (American Psychological Association) academic writing, including proper formatting, citation, and referencing techniques.

To demonstrate ability to effectively communicate the results of an assessment study using a variety of media (e.g., written, oral, electronic).

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Assessment, Program Development, and Evaluation in Student Affairs

EDUC 416

4 units