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Course Description

This online course is 36 learning hours over twelve weeks, including 7.5 hours of live online sessions. It is recommended that students spend a minimum of 3 hours each week on coursework. Students may choose to complete more hours of work on the course in order to explore the content in more depth.


Program Evaluation and Statistics introduces students to program evaluation as an important piece of public program delivery and management. It introduces the concepts of program evaluation, including different methods of collecting information and program evaluation, and the pros and cons of each method. You will also be introduced to statistical analysis as it applies to program evaluation.

The course ends with an assignment that gives the student some practical experience in administering a survey.

Course Outline

Week 1: Student Introductions

Week 2: Introduction to Program Evaluation

Week 3: Introduction to Statistics and Assignment 1

Week 4: Introduction to Statistical Analysis

Week 5: Discussion 1

Week 6: Assignment 2

Week 7: Continuation of Statistical Analysis

Week 8: Discussion 2 and Assignment 3

Week 9: Introduction to Measurement

Week 10: Assignment 4

Week 11: Assignment 4

Week 12: Assignment 4

What You Will Learn

Students who successfully complete this course will understand the general concepts of program evaluation and statistical analysis. This will enable the student to better initiate and/or assist a consultant with a program evaluation project. The student will be better able to identify important factors in public program service delivery, and possibly identify ways to measure them. Perhaps most importantly, the student will gain some practical experience in administering a survey, one of the most common methods of data collection.

Notes

Enrolment in this course automatically enrols you into the Certificate in Fire Service Administration. There is no obligation to complete the certificate requirements.

For more Fire Service Management courses click here.

The Faculty of OLCD recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.

Prerequisites

This course is one of six required courses in the Certificate in Fire Service Administration program. The Certificate in Fire Service Leadership program is a prerequisite to the CFSA program.

Prerequisite: Completion of the "Certificate in Fire Service Leadership"

Recommended For

This course is recommended for any student who is:

  • passionate about public service program delivery.
  • interested in identifying methods of evaluating and improving public service programs.
  • seeking to better understand the use of statistics in program evaluation.
  • looking to gain practical experience in the administration of a survey to better understand the pros and cons of a popular method of program evaluation.
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Section Title
Program Evaluation and Statistics
Type
Online - Self-Paced
Dates
Jan 10, 2025 to Apr 04, 2025
Type
Online - Scheduled
Days
Thursday
Time
3:30PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jan 23, 2025 to Jan 30, 2025
Type
Online - Scheduled
Days
Thursday
Time
3:30PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Feb 27, 2025
Type
Online - Scheduled
Days
Thursday
Time
3:30PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 06, 2025 to Mar 20, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Learning Hours
36.0
Location
  • Online Campus - Atlantic Time
Instruction Delivery Method(s)
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $1,095.00
Instructors
Required Software
Students will require a webcam and microphone to participate in live sessions. This course requires a Dalhousie NetID. If you do not currently have a NetID, a NetID will be assigned to you, and—after registration—you will receive an email on how to claim your account. Once you have claimed your account, you will login to the Student Portal under the heading "I have a NetID Username and Password" on the far left of the login screen.
Section Notes

We are closed from December 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025 inclusive. Access credentials to the course site may be delayed for those who enrol during this time period.

This course has scheduled written assignments and discussions within the term time frame. There will also be 5 facilitated online sessions - click on View Details for dates. *Please note: Live session dates and times may be subject to change, but will be finalized 6 weeks prior to course start date.* 

The course site will be open at 4:00 PM Atlantic Time on the course start date.

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