This course provides knowledge and experience in the principles and techniques of research, assessment and evaluation in higher education and other educational settings. Students will consider topics including assessment and evaluation theory and skills; assessment and evaluation models and methods; ethical, legal, and professional issues, and research methods. In preparation for the Capstone course, students will design a complete program and proposal in this experiential course as well as a plan for assessing its effectiveness. Equivalent course HELA 602 effective through Spring 2020.