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Declaring the Public Health Major

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Please Note:
Both The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Wellness and Helath Promotion Practice and The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in public health have an advanced standing requirement for students to complete the degree.

According to an article in Forbes as of June 2024, Rachel Wells writes that a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health/Health Education/Healthcare Administration "can secure high-paying and fulfilling roles that give back to the community". The average salary of a Health Educator was $61,475 with top 10% of earners making $75,739. Medical Practice Managers had an average salary of $145,171 with the top 10% earning $170,889. This is an exciting time to enter into the field of public health and we look forward to helping you achieve your career goals.

Students interested in adding or changing their major to public health major and/or meeting with a public health academic advisor should take the following action: 

  1.     Meet the 2.000 GPA requirement – This is a firm requirement for the change into public health.
  2.     Watch the Information Session Video (available with closed captioning, select this on the right side of your screen once the presentation is open)
  3.     Complete the Information Session Worksheet and Curriculum Guide
  4.     Email the completed worksheet and curriculum guide to COPH-Undergrad@arizona.edu 

Upon submission of the change of major forms, please allow up to five business days for your major to be changed and to receive email confirmation.
NOTE: Please be aware that your advisor may return the forms to you to be re-done if they are not completed thoroughly or contain errors.

 

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