HS EDUC 710 / Fundamentals of Program Evaluation in Health Sciences Education

3 unit(s)

Antirequisite(s): PUBHLTH 711

This course will provide an introduction to program evaluation methods for health sciences education. Students will learn about relevant theories that can guide the evaluation of curricula and programs in education and health care, and the practical steps in creating a program evaluation. The course will progress through examining current theories, followed by instrumental steps and practical processes of evaluation including logic models, study designs, measurement and data sources, commonly used statistics and ethical considerations. Students will apply learning by developing a program evaluation plan on health sciences education topic of their choice.