ABSTRACT

Program Evaluation fits well in a volume dealing with research in clinical and counseling psychology. First, the concept of program evaluation is not initially well understood. Second, the term, program evaluation, elicits so many different responses that it would make a fine addition to existing clinical projective techniques. Third, when understood and properly defined, program evaluation can enhance many aspects of a clinical program. Fourth, more and more practitioners are being asked to conduct evaluations or, more likely, have evaluations conducted on the programs for which they are responsible. Thus, a knowledge of the evaluation process is invaluable to the practicing clinician.