Program Planning Model and Theory

Program Planning Model and Theory

Program planning models organize the steps and actions needed to reach the intended program goals and objectives. Public health behavioral theories are used to explain health, and established theories provide evidence-based support for your proposed intervention.

For this assignment, select a program planning model and public health theory to create a framework for your program intervention. Write a 750-1,000 word paper detailing the model and theory used to implement your program. Include the following:

1. Describe your chosen model. Why is this model relevant to public health? Explain why this model is best for the implementation of your project.
2. Apply this model to your proposed program. Include a description of each step or phase. Project how the chosen model will support your proposed goal and objectives for your proposed intervention.
3. Describe your chosen health behavioral theory. Explain why this theory is best for the implementation of your project. Project how the chosen theory will support your proposed goals and objectives for your proposed intervention.

You are required to cite to three to five sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.