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221.645.81
Large-Scale Effectiveness Evaluations of Health Programs

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Introduction to Online Learning, Knowledge of basic biostatistics and epidemiology

Description
Reviews the global efforts and methodological challenges in conducting large-scale effectiveness evaluations in health, emphasizing maternal and child health in low and middle income countries. Explores frequently-used approaches for data collection in impact evaluations. Discusses interpretation of results and attribution of observed changes to the program being evaluated. Includes operational arrangements of large-scale evaluations and interactions with policymakers.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. explain the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of large-scale health programs
  2. prepare a conceptual model linking program inputs to health impact
  3. describe the main methodological approaches and methods for data collection
  4. interpret the results of the evaluation and discuss whether these can be attributed to the program
  5. communicate effectively with policymakers and implementers throughout the evaluation cycle
Enrollment Restriction
No undergraduate students