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221.645.81 LARGE-SCALE EFFECTIVENESS EVALUATIONS OF HEALTH PROGRAMS

Cancelled

Department: International Health
Term: 4th term
Credits: (3 credits)
Contact: Kate Gilroy
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
  • Kate Gilroy
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.
Student Evaluation: Web-based quizzes on course readings (30%); short assignments (30%); final exam (40%)
Learning Objective:

This course will prepare you to be able to do the following: (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.
Location: Internet
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Maximum: 60
Enrollment Restriction: No undergraduate students
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: kgilroy@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses., Knowledge of basic biostatistics and epidemiology
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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