MPH640 Evaluation of Community Health Programs and Interventions (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): all MPH core courses and MPH635  
This course builds upon concepts and experiences of MPH635 Design of Community Health and Interventions.  Qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods for design and implementation are explored using real examples and experiential learning.  Topics include survey development and execution, interview and focus group design and practice, return on investment, reporting, and communicating evaluation results.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Provide rationale for program evaluation in a variety of circumstances.
2. Critically examine the strengths and weaknesses of evaluation tools for different populations and situations.
3. Critically examine the strengths and weaknesses of evaluation methodologies for different populations and situations.
4. Select quantitative and qualitative data collection and evaluation methods appropriate for a given public health context.
5. Create effective evaluation tools to meet the needs of identified populations.
6. Implement an effective program evaluation.
7. Use evaluation analyses to suggest future program development.
8. Use a combination of communication avenues (oral, written, and visual) to explain evaluation purpose, methods, and findings.