Master of Health Evaluation
Description
Advance your career as a health professional
The Master of Health Evaluation (MHE) program is designed for professional evaluators and practicing health professionals seeking exciting careers in future health care decision-making.
Graduates will be adept at evaluative thinking, well versed in systems science, evaluation theory and methods, and possess excellent skills in communication and stakeholder engagement.
Program overview
- Innovative program design - this is the first MHE professional graduate program in Canada
- Strong curriculum - the program is based on the core competencies for evaluation practice established by the Canadian Evaluation Society
- Meets the demands of the field - provides students with the knowledge, skills, and field experience required to address complex health challenges in Canada and across the globe
- International perspective - includes national and global perspectives of health policy and evaluation
- Creates opportunities - the MHE encourages collaboration with health sector stakeholders and applied researchers through coursework and the practicum component
- The MHE program is flexible for the working professional and is completed online as a part-time or full-time student.
Offered online
The Master of Health Evaluation program provides flexibility for the working professional and can be completed in two to four years. It also features a 12-week professional experience component.
Admission requirements
Minimum requirements
- An overall 75% average in a four-year undergraduate degree program in a health or related field from a recognized university. Examples of backgrounds would include, but not be limited to, nursing, social science (e.g., psychology, social work), environmental health, medicine, physical and occupational therapy, pharmacy, optometry, and public health.
- Minimum of one year work or volunteer experience in an area relevant to public health, health promotion, health care, health systems, or program evaluation.
- An undergraduate course in research methods (with a minimum 75% average) is recommended.
- A statement of interest explaining the student’s goals, aspirations, and potential for future leadership in the field.
Degree requirements
Course offerings and program sequence
As a student in the program, you'll be required to take ten graduate-level courses. The program consists of seven required courses, two elective courses and an applied professional practicum course (HLTH 640) component of at least 420 hours.
These sequences are subject to change but can be used as reference for planning your future terms.
Required courses
- HLTH 614 Foundations of Program Evaluation
- HLTH 640 Professional Experience Practicum
- HLTH 651 Theory and Applications in Program Evaluation
- HLTH 652 Qualitative Methods and Analysis
- HLTH 653 Evaluation Practice and Management
- HLTH 654 Systems Thinking and Analysis in Health Program Planning and Evaluation or HLTH 611 The Health Care System
- HLTH 655 Health Measurement and Survey Methods
- HLTH 656 Quantitative Methods and Analysis for Program Evaluation Practice
Elective courses
Students must also complete 2 elective courses. The following is a list of possible elective courses offered by the School of Public Health Sciences:
- HLTH 603 Health Policy in Public Health
- HLTH 606B Principles of Epidemiology for Public Health
- HLTH 608 Health and Risk Communication in Public Health
- HLTH 609 Management and Administration of Public Health Services
- HLTH 611 The Health Care System
- HLTH 617 Population Intervention for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- HLTH 632 Health Economics and Public Health
- HLTH 638 Special Topics in Public Health: Public Health and Social Justice
Professional practicum
Gain work experience by completing a 420-hour professional practicum at a hospital, health unit, provincial or federal governmental agency or non-governmental organization. Working closely with the Practicum Coordinator, you will lead your search to find a meaningful practicum that will provide you with an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in a professional setting and to connect with future employers.
The practicum can be completed on a full-time basis over one term or part time over two terms.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Quantitative Methods and Analysis
- Principles of Epidemiology for Public Health
- Health and Risk Communication in Public Health
- Management and Administration of Public Health Services
- Foundations of Program Evaluation
- Population Intervention for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Health Economics and Public Health
- Theory and Applications in Program Evaluation
- Qualitative Methods and Analysis
- Evaluation Practice and Management
- Systems Thinking and Analysis in Health Program Planning and Evaluation
- Health Measurement and Survey Methods
- Quantitative Methods and Analysis for Program
- Professional Experience Practicum
- Health Systems and Policy
Overview
- Institution: University of Waterloo
- Program type: Maîtrise
- Language: English
- Program Code: MHE
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.