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Spring 2024 Course Information

Program Evaluation and Research Methods

University:

Texas Tech University

Course Number:

HDFS 6390

Credit Hours:

3 credit hours - $600 per credit

Start/End Dates:

January 10, 2024 - May 07, 2024

Course Description

In this course, students gain an overview of program evaluation, research methods, and grant writing in gerontology. Course content includes application of quantitative and qualitative methods in professional settings.

Contacts

Instructor

Miriam Mulsow
Miriam.mulsow@ttu.edu

Campus Coordinator

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Disability Support Services

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Textbooks

Practical research: Planning and design
Leedy, P.D., & Ormrod, J.E.
Edition: 12th ed.
ISBN: 978-0134775654
Publisher: Pearson

Evaluation: A systematic approach
Rossi, P.H., Lipsey, M.W., & Freeman, H.E.
Edition: 8th ed.
ISBN: 978-1506307886
Publisher: Sage

Course Access

Blackboard at TTU

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Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

Faculty

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In addition to professional development and advancement, this program challenges and promotes my personal growth as I gain skills and understanding applicable to my own life and relationships. I look forward to using the lessons from each class in every segment of my life.
– – Ana Treptow, Family and Community Services Master's Graduate,
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