Applications in Program Monitoring and Evaluation

4 Credits.

Builds on 380.611, Fundamentals of Program Evaluation and partially fulfills the MPH practicum requirement. The Fundamentals course prepared students to explain major concepts in program evaluation, perform fundamental tasks in evaluation, and write a basic evaluation plan. This course introduces advanced evaluation methods using concrete illustrations from real world evaluations of public health initiatives. Class sessions will integrate lectures with case studies, experiential learning activities, and reflection. Students will develop enhanced skills in the design of appropriate evaluation plans for specific community-based public health programs, with an emphasis on problem solving to address challenges and promote the usefulness of results. This course includes a service learning component.