Oct 19, 2026  
Ohio University 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 
    
Ohio University 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
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EDHE 7780 - Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education and Student Affairs


This course provides students with an understanding of the principles and practices that are associated with assessment in higher education. It also addresses the reasons for the development of the current assessment movement and on approaches for improving academic programs and support services.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to articulate the history and current status of learning outcomes assessment in higher education.
  • Students will be able to delineate appropriate steps or methodologies in higher education outcomes assessment and program evaluation.
  • Students will be able to identify and describe basic methods and tools used by assessment practitioners.
  • Students will be able to identify and describe principles of good practice for outcomes assessment and program evaluation in higher education.
  • Students will be able to identify and describe the theoretical perspectives that contribute to the scholarship of assessment.



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