OCTH 6603 - Program Evaluation and Development

Prerequisite: OCTH 6601. This course will focus on the direct application of the analytical skills associated with developing and implementing evaluation for occupational therapy practitioners. Students will explore different types of program evaluation methodology, including needs assessment, formative research, process evaluation, monitoring of outputs and outcomes, impact assessment, and cost analysis. Students will study quantitative and qualitative strategies, how to communicate information to stakeholders, and how to design evaluations. 2 credits.