Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
-- SKY654 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to understand the processes of program planning and evaluation in healthcare institutions, and to equip students with knowledge and skills in needs assessment, objective setting, strategic planning, program implementation, and evaluation methods.
Course Content This course covers topics such as basic concepts of program planning in healthcare services, needs assessment and situation analysis methods, objective setting and prioritization, strategic planning, program design and planning tools, program implementation and management, types and methods of program evaluation, data collection techniques and analysis methods, program evaluation criteria and success metrics, quality management and improvement processes, reporting program outcomes, and stakeholder communication.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understanding the Program Planning Process
2 Conducting Needs Assessment and Setting Objectives
3 Implementing and Managing Health Programs
4 valuating Program Effectiveness
5 Quality Improvement and Continuous Improvement
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the course and general overview. Basic concepts of program planning. Research, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
2. Week Program planning process in healthcare services Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Research
3. Week Needs assessment and situation analysis methods Presentation (Preparation), Research, Interview
4. Week Setting objectives and prioritization Research, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
5. Week Strategic planning and strategy development in healthcare Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Research
6. Week Program design and planning tools (logical framework approach, etc.) Presentation (Preparation), Research, Interview
7. Week Implementation and management of health programs Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Research
8. Week Challenges in program management and proposed solutions Presentation (Preparation), Research, Interview
9. Week Program evaluation: types and methods Interview, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Data collection techniques and analysis methods Interview, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Program evaluation criteria and success metrics. Research, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
12. Week Quality management and improvement processes of health programs Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Research
13. Week Reporting program outcomes and stakeholder communication Presentation (Preparation), Research, Interview
14. Week General review and case study. Other Activities, Research
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Fitzpatrick, J. L., Sanders, J. R., & Worthen, B. R. (2011). Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines (4th ed.). Pearson.
  • Royse, D., Thyer, B. A., & Padgett, D. K. (2015). Program Evaluation: An Introduction to an Evidence-Based Approach (6th ed.). Cengage Learning.
  • McKenzie, J. F., Neiger, B. L., & Thackeray, R. (2016). Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs: A Primer (7th ed.). Pearson.
  • Kettner, P. M., Moroney, R. M., & Martin, L. L. (2017). Designing and Managing Programs: An Effectiveness-Based Approach (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.
  • Issel, L. M., & Wells, R. (2017). Health Program Planning and Evaluation: A Practical, Systematic Approach for Community Health (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 50 50
Homework 1 1 50 50
Homework 2 1 50 50
Final 1 50 50
Practice 1 13 13
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0