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Youth Development Graduate Programs

Graduate Certificate - Youth Program Management & Evaluation Course Information

Design and Evaluation of Youth Programs

University:
University of Missouri University of Missouri logo
Course Number:
HDFS 8238
Credit Hours:
3 credit hours - $622 per credit
Start/End Dates:
August 25, 2025 - December 19, 2025

Overview

Course Description

The course will discuss the principles and methods of program design, implementation, and evaluation of youth programs. This course will focus on hands-on tools of conducting evidence-based planning and evaluating the performance and delivery process of a program. Students will develop knowledge through participating in a community-based project involving the practical application of program design and evaluation methods. The goal is to prepare students for research supported planning and evaluation of programs that aim at positive youth development.

Contacts

Instructor

Robin Peiter Horstmeier
Office: 636-795-0507
HorstmeierR@missouri.edu

Campus Coordinator

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Disability Support Services

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Textbooks

Effectively managing human service organization
Brody, R. and Nair, M. (2014)
Edition: 4th
ISBN: 978-1412976459
Publisher: Sage Publications

Program evaluation: Alternative approaches and practical guidelines
Fitzpatrick, J. L., Sanders, J. R., and Worthen, B. R.
Edition: 4th
ISBN: 978-0205579358
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc

Course Access

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Students needing assistance with setting up their account should contact the MU IT Help Desk at 573-882-5000. If students haven’t received the course access information email, please reach out to the MU Campus Coordinator at mumzonidea@umsystem.edu.

Exam Proctor

This course does not require an exam proctor.

Synchronous Components

This course does not include synchronous components.

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