Policy Planning and Program Evaluation
EXLGP 8211 is offered this spring:
Covers the central role of planning in municipal decision-making, as well as the implementation of programs and evaluations of both policies and programs. Program evaluation is of increasing importance because a municipality must assess existing programs before it can reorient them to deliver new policies, long-term plans, or alternative objectives.
Course at a glance
- Aimed at individuals who are currently working in positions with greater responsibilities within the local government field, as well as those working toward their Certified Local Government Manager designation.
- Fully online asynchronous course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- Participate in online discussions with peers from all over Canada and expand your professional network.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Understand the relationship between local governance and management vis-à-vis policy analysis and evaluation.
- Have an understanding of conceptual frameworks for public policy analysis and evaluation.
- Explain the potential and the limitations of systematic policy analysis and evaluation in the context of local governance and management.
- Understand the contextual political, economic, and social factors that influence key characteristics of public policies, programs, and projects at the local level.
- Identify problem recognition and definition in the local governance context.
- Analyze policy and program formulation and implementation initiatives in the local governance context.
Offered:
Take note:
- A textbook is required for this course.
- Additional learning materials are provided through eClass.
- This is one of four core courses required for the NACLAA Level II program.
Apr 22, 2024Jun 28, 2024
Asynchronous online learning, eClass
39 hours of instruction
In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Jennifer HallID: jennifer-hall
Textbook
Required
PAL
Beyond Policy Analysis: Public Issue Management In
ISBN 9780176886912
Class info
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This is an asynchronous online learning course.
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- A textbook is required for this course.
- Additional learning materials are provided through eClass.
- This is one of four core courses required for the NACLAA Level II program.
Currently counts towards:
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└39-hour elective course
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.