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Course

Program Evaluation for Global Health Leaders PBHL-A771, Section 12452

Dates

May 18 - August 14, 2026 - synchronous online

Description

Review key evaluation theories and frameworks, selection of evaluation questions, evaluation design and data collection strategies, reporting evaluation results, and the political, ethical, and interpersonal considerations in evaluation. Some topics, including research design and data collection strategies, reinforce previous course content.

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand and differentiate among recognized approaches to and purposes for program evaluation.
  2. Understand the importance of program theory and be able to apply it.
  3. Support the appropriate uses of various evaluation designs and data collection approaches.
  4. Design evaluation questions and program indicators.
  5. Illustrate an understanding of evaluation dissemination and uptake of results.
  6. Defend their perspectives on how public health leaders can use evaluation to effectively lead and manage organizations and partnerships.
  7. Be skilled consumers of evaluation, including identifying and using evaluation methods and results in organizational contexts and adapting evaluation content to public health programs.

Due Dates

• Class attendance and participation - throughout semester
• Discussion postings and evaluation critique - Fri 6/12, Thu 7/2, and Fri 7/24
• CITI training - Tue 6/16
• Public health program logic model draft with group - Tue 7/7
• Public health evaluation plan (presentation) with group - Tue 8/4
• Public health evaluation plan (report) with group - Fri 8/7  

Grading Weights

• Class attendance and participation: 25%
• Discussion postings and evaluation critique: 20%
• CITI training: 5%
• Public health program logic model draft with group: 10%
• Public health evaluation plan (presentation) with group: 10%
• Public health evaluation plan (report) with group: 30%

 

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