SOC4327 - Measuring Social Impact

SOC 4327 Measuring Social Impact (3 semester credit hours) Nonprofit and public agencies seek to generate and provide public goods to society. Yet, it can be difficult to determine whether programs and services are producing the intended impact, particularly when dealing with intangible outcomes. Explores the concept of social impact and examines the challenges of conceptualizing and measuring outcomes and impact in nonprofit and public organizations. Drawing on principles of evaluation and research design, this course offers perspectives, frameworks, and tools for designing, implementing, and evaluating programs in pursuit of social impact. (Same as PA 4357) (3-0) Y