CINP 902 - Evaluation for Nonprofits
Course Description
Evaluation is an important tool for accountability, learning and improvement. This course focuses on developing the knowledge and skills to plan evaluations that make a positive difference. It looks at evaluation from the perspective of the evaluator and the nonprofit organization that commissions the evaluation. Topics include the benefits and challenges of evaluation; ethics; types of evaluations; logic models; data collection and analysis; roles and relationships; performance monitoring; reporting and communication of findings.Sample Course Outline
Distance Course Outline (subject to change)Notes
Online course sections are primarily asynchronous, except for live online sessions reflected in the scheduling details. In addition to the live sessions, you will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email to complement your independent learning. Note: There will be deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis. Further details will be included in your course outline, which will be available on the first day of classes.
Classroom/Online option: In addition, the course may be offered as a Hybrid course (Classroom/Online). The Hybrid course has online course content that students move through week by week (asynchronously). In addition, there are three full day Saturday sessions (in-person) with the Instructor on campus at TMU. The dates and times for the in-person classes are listed in the course details.
Relevant Programs
- Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Management : Required Courses, Electives (select 4 not previously taken in Required Courses)