Program Overview

Social Policy Evaluation Program

The Social Policy Evaluation (SOPE) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public policy and its evaluation. The program offers a range of courses that cover various aspects of social policy, including program evaluation, quantitative methods, and policy analysis.

Course Offerings

• SOPE 501: Introduction to Public Policy
  • Description: This course provides an introduction to the study and evaluation of public policy as practiced across and within different levels and types of governments.
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Social Policy Eval degree.
• SOPE 502: Applications of Program Evaluation Criminal Justice
  • Description: This course introduces students to the program evaluation literature in the area of criminal justice.
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Social Policy Eval degree.
• SOPE 503: Quantitative Methods for Program Evaluation
  • Description: This course provides an in-depth introduction to the methods of program evaluation.
  • Credit Hours: 5
  • Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Social Policy Eval degree.
• SOPE 504: Applications of Program Evaluation Labor Markets
  • Description: This course introduces students to the program evaluation literature in the area of labor markets.
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Social Policy Eval degree.
• SOPE 505: Microeconomics for Policy Evaluation
  • Description: This course will introduce students to economic principles and tools relevant for policy analysis.
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Social Policy Eval degree.
• SOPE 506: Applications of Program Evaluation Health
  • Description: This course will provide a framework for analyzing the evidence base for public health programs and interventions.
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Social Policy Eval degree.
• SOPE 508: Applications of Program Evaluation Early Childhood and Youth Development
  • Description: This course introduces students to the program evaluation literature in the area of early childhood education.
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Social Policy Eval degree.
• SOPE 510: Research-Practice Partnerships
  • Description: This course provides a foundational understanding of research-practice partnerships (RPPs) in education.
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
• SOPE 512: Policy Evaluation Coding and Software Lab
  • Description: This lab course introduces students to relevant programming languages and enhances their knowledge of statistical software packages.
  • Credit Hours: 1
  • Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Social Policy Eval degree.
• SOPE 513: Social Policy Evaluation Practicum I
  • Description: The practicum project asks students to integrate and synthesize many components of the curriculum by undertaking a major policy evaluation project.
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Social Policy Eval degree.
• SOPE 514: Social Policy Evaluation Practicum II
  • Description: A continuation of SOPE 513, the student will perform their proposed analysis and write a final report.
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Social Policy Eval degree.

Program Details

The Social Policy Evaluation program is designed for graduate students and offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of social policy evaluation. The program includes a range of courses that provide students with a strong foundation in program evaluation, quantitative methods, and policy analysis. The program also offers practicum courses that provide students with hands-on experience in conducting policy evaluations.