HPRO 536 - Program Planning and Evaluation (2 units)
Introductory course utilizing the planning cycle in addressing public health problems. An analysis of trends in health care planning. Application of planning cycle to selected topics. Overview of evaluation design, methodology, and instrument development for health education programs.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, the successful student will be able to:
- Select valid sources on information about health needs and interests
- Analyze and discuss current trends in health care planning
- Conduct a community needs assessment
- Plan an effective program proposal
- Design program evaluation plans
- Develop and utilize data-gathering instruments
- Plan budgetary needs and funding for program
- Evaluation effectiveness of a health program
- Apply program planning techniques to diverse cultures
Required Text
- McKenzie, J. F., Neiger, B. L., & Smeltzer, J. L. (2005). Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs. San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings ISBN-10: 0805360107
- Modeste, N. N. Tamayose, T. (2004). Dictionary of Public Health Promotion and Education: Terms and Concepts. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN-10: 0787969192
Recommended Texts
- American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th Edition). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. (To help in formatting your paper/program).
- Reichert V. C., Talwar A., Fein A. M. (Eds.) Treating Tobacco Dependence. Medical Clinics of North America. Volume 88 Number 6. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Company, November 2004. (ISSN 0025-7125)
- Issel, L. M. (2004). Health Program Planning and Evaluation: A Practical Systematic Approach for Community Health. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. ISBN-10: 0763748005
Course Prerequisites – None
Course Sign-up and Registration
If you would like to join this class in Fall 2007, please email Mr. Rafael V Molina. Please provide your Last Name, First Name and LLU Student ID.
Registration Deadlines
Registration begins – August 27, 2007
Registration for online courses ends – September 17, 2007
Class starts – September 24, 200.
Computer Requirements
See technology requirements for online courses.
Tuition
School of Public Health Tuition & Fees† |
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| Fees | $500.50* |
| Tuition (per unit) |
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| --BSPH | $325 |
| --Master's & doctorate | $610 |
| --Audit | $305 |
| --Online |
$610 |
* Students accepted and registered in the SPH remote/distance and online programs are exempt.
† These costs are for the 2008-09 school year and are subject to change without notice. Please consult the University Catalog under which you were admitted or contact the financial aid office.
