221.645.01
Large-Scale Effectiveness Evaluations of Health Programs
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2010 - 2011
Instruction Method
TBD
Tu, Th, 8:30 - 9:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Course Instructor(s)
Kate Gilroy
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Knowledge of basic biostatistics and epidemiology
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.
Enrollment Restriction
No undergraduate students