January 2026 University Catalog

DPA8109 Program Evaluation and Action Research

This course introduces students to the basic fundamentals of both program evaluation and action research. Students use program evaluation to objectively assess and improve program efficiency, and engage in action research in various aspects of research design or implementation. Students also analyze the concepts, design methods, and their application to real-world situations using both program evaluation and action research methods. For DPA students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

DPA8404; DPA8416; completion of or concurrent registration in DPA8420; PUAD6010.