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380.612.01
Applications in Program Monitoring and Evaluation

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2017 - 2018
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

380.611

Description
Builds on 380.611, Fundamentals of Program Evaluation, by introducing more advanced evaluation methods using concrete illustrations from real world evaluations of public health initiatives. Includes interactive learning opportunities, guest speakers, and lectures. Students learn how to carry out common tasks in designing and implementing evaluations of public health programs based in real world examples, emphasizing problem solving to address challenges, maximize efficiency, and promote the usefulness of results. Students apply knowledge of evaluation theory, design and implementation to real world public health interventions.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explain challenges in working with stakeholders to design and carry out evaluations, and principles and strategies to address these challenges
  2. Critique evaluation designs and published studies
  3. Design rigorous and useful evaluation plans
  4. Effectively communicate evaluation plans to stakeholders