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Health Program Evaluation 2 (POPH90090)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
l.naccarella@unimelb.edu.au a.ferdinand@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides an extension of studies in Health Program Evaluation introduced in Health Program Evaluation 1, aiming to deepen the students understanding of the conceptual bases of evaluation and extend practical skills. Its focus is particularly on issues relating to the selection and development of an appropriate evaluation approach and methods for a particular health program, policy or service. The subject provides an initial grounding in the theoretical origins of program evaluation, contemporary approaches to evaluation as well as implementation science and knowledge translation. The subject then considers the development of an evaluation approach and design from an applied perspective. Case-studies of evaluations will be presented to provide an opportunity to consider theoretical, methodological and practical issues associated with the conduct of complex health program evaluations. Students will have an opportunity to develop evaluation proposals in response to real world funding and policy settings.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject the student should be able to:
- Discuss contemporary evaluation theory and its application in evaluation, implementation and knowledge transfer;
- Develop an understanding of the contexts in which evaluation is used and how this informs the evaluation approach selected and the role of evaluator and other agents in the evaluation process;
- Discuss issues relating to the selection and development of the preferred program evaluation approach for a particular health program to an advanced level;
- Discuss theoretical issues relating to the selection of a preferred program evaluation approach and the utilisation of its findings;
- Describe and discuss the purpose and methods of appraisal of evidence relevant to evaluation of public health programs and policies;
- Describe the main design options and important associated data collection and analysis issues constituting the range of health program evaluation approaches; and
- Apply skills in the selection of the preferred evaluation design in common types of programs in the health sector to a moderately advanced level.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students will have developed skills in:
- Critical thinking and analysis,
- Initiative, autonomy and organization,
- Problem-solving,
- Finding, evaluating and using relevant information,
- Written communication,
- Decision-making.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPH90014 | Epidemiology 1 | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| POPH90058 | Health Program Evaluation 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPH90231 | Qualitative Research in Public Health | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One minor assignment
| Week 4 | 15% |
One minor assignment
| Week 7 | 20% |
One major assignment
| During the examination period | 65% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Lucio Naccarella and Angeline Ferdinand Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Two 2-hour lecture per week (Classroom) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
l.naccarella@unimelb.edu.au a.ferdinand@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Owen, J.M. Program Evaluation: Forms and Approaches, 3rd Edition, St. Leonards, Allen & Unwin, 2006.
Ovretveit, J. (2002). Action evaluation of health programmes and changes: a handbook for a user. Abingdon: Radcliffe Medical Press
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Course Master of Public Health Course Master of Adolescent Health and Welfare Informal specialisation Health Policy, Systems and Practice Major Environment and Public Health Major Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022