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SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
This subject examines the diverse purposes health program evaluations can serve and the wide range of environments in which health program evaluations are conducted. Using Australian and overseas evaluation examples, students gain an overview of conceptual and methodological issues in the key evaluation approaches. The three major stages in the conduct of an evaluation are covered: planning and negotiating the terms and design of the evaluation; data collection and analysis; and the provision of findings. Each stage is considered through example and critique of those examples, with opportunities to apply these skills in the development of an evaluation plan for a real, work-based program.
WHEN/HOW DOES IT RUN?
Semester 1 - dual delivery
ASSESMENTS
Minor assignment 1 - 1,000 words (15%)
Minor assignment 2 - 1,000 words (15%)
Major assignment, due in second week of exam period - 3,000 words (70%)
