Evaluation of Health Programs PG (12119.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra UC Sydney Hills, Castle Hill, NSW |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Public Health | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit will provide an overview of program planning and evaluation. Topics include needs assessment, program development, stakeholder engagement, logic models, ecological program design, evaluation design, basics of program management. A work integrated learning placement provides practical application of program planning and evaluation principles.
1. Understand fundamental concepts of health program design, implementation and impact evaluation cycles;
2. Design conceptual and evaluation frameworks using Theory of Change and evidence informed practise;
3. Understand qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method study designs;
4. Apply practical tools and methods in the design, management and evaluation of programs; and
5. Design and implement a health project during a work placement, review its outcomes and reflect on the learning achieved.
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand fundamental concepts of health program design, implementation and impact evaluation cycles;
2. Design conceptual and evaluation frameworks using Theory of Change and evidence informed practise;
3. Understand qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method study designs;
4. Apply practical tools and methods in the design, management and evaluation of programs; and
5. Design and implement a health project during a work placement, review its outcomes and reflect on the learning achieved.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
Skills development
THis unit will contribute towards the graduate attributes listed above.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Online | Dr Zelalem Mengesha |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Zelalem Mengesha |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Zelalem Mengesha |
| 2025 | UC Sydney Hills, Castle Hill, NSW | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Zelalem Mengesha |
| 2025 | UC Sydney Hills, Castle Hill, NSW | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Online | Dr Zelalem Mengesha |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Online | Dr Zelalem Mengesha |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
Title:
Evaluating public and community health programs
Author:
Harris, Muriel J.,
Second edition.
Learner engagement
Students are expected to invest at least 10 hours every week on this unit.
Participation requirements
Students are highly recommended to attend the weekly face to face tutorials.
Required IT skills
Excel and EndNote
Work placement, internships or practicums
Students will be required to complete a 45-hour health project placement as part of this unit and to submit an individual reflection. This year the placements will be held on campus at the University of Canberra and have a student health and well-being focus.
