Designing and Evaluating Public Health Interventions

This course covers the key theoretical concepts, methods, and approaches to the design, implementation and evaluation of community-based health-related programs, policies and other types of interventions. Theoretical and practical approaches to engaging and working with partners from diverse sectors (e.g., CBO providers and advocates, municipal agencies, health care institutions, state government, and others) are emphasized. Key steps in the process will be covered including initial establishment of clear research questions, project goals and objectives to appropriate study design, components of project implementation and evaluation.

Fall, Spring, Summer