PPUA 6509 — Techniques of Program Evaluation
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Reviews methodologies for assessing the impact of public policy. Includes experimental and quasi-experimental research design, the value and limits of case studies, political and organizational barriers to evaluation research, report writing, and procedures for instituting change.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 21 | 25 | 84% | 4.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 19 | 25 | 76% | 6.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 12 | 25 | 48% | 13.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 32% | 17.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 13 | 25 | 52% | 12.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 96% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 47% · T 0% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (53% of sections), M (47% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Wendy Friedman (54% of students) · reviews
- Elaine Marshall (46% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Wendy Friedman (63% of students) · reviews
- Tiana Yom (37% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (PPUA course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All PPUA courses · Plan it at numap.app