Program Planning and EvaluationPublic Health (MPH 620)

Term: 2026-2027 Spring

Faculty

Jaeson Alexander SmithShow MyInfo popup for Jaeson Alexander Smith

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Tehmina Sohail KhanShow MyInfo popup for Tehmina Sohail Khan

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I live in Lexington, N.C. I have three wonderful children. They are studying and finishing the Master's degree in their respective Universities. I love to teach and help students achieving their goals. I have been a practicing physician and Gynecologist & Obstetrician in Pakistan plus I have over 15 years of experience in this field. I did my PhD in Public Health in 2022. I absolutely love to engage in community for better health and prevention.

Description

Careful planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs are essential competencies of a certified health education specialist or broader public health professional. This course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of how to plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of public health programs following a generalized program planning model. The course also introduces some common intervention and community building strategies used in health promotion and emphasizes the need for early alignment between assessment and evaluation in program planning. Course activities will enable students to appreciate the variety of approaches from various disciplines that can inform public health practice as well as to demonstrate the skills required to assess community needs and capacities and develop program and evaluation (process, impact, and outcome) plans.