Public Health Program Evaluation
TEI 345: Public Health Program Evaluation
Instructor: Bree Hemingway
Description: This course provides public health practitioners with a practical, skills-based introduction to program evaluation using the CDC’s Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health as a guiding structure. Participants will learn how to design and implement high-quality evaluations that improve program effectiveness, strengthen decision-making, and support accountability to stakeholders.
Through simulated scenarios, learners will practice applying core evaluation competencies—such as developing logic models, engaging stakeholders, selecting appropriate methods, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating findings clearly. Each module integrates opportunities for hands-on application and individualized feedback, with an emphasis on translating evaluation concepts into practical tools that can be used immediately in public health settings.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to apply evaluation skills confidently and strategically to enhance programs in their own professional contexts.
Recommended Audience: This course is recommended for public health professionals, nonprofit leaders, and practitioners working in government or community-based organizations who want to strengthen their evaluation skills. This course is designed for individuals who aim to improve program quality, inform decision-making, and apply evaluation techniques within real-world public health settings.
TEI Certificate: This course fulfills the following requirements:
- Evaluation Foundations course for the Certificate in Evaluation Practice (CEP)
- Required course for the Certificate in Analytic Evaluation Methods (CAEM)
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