Online Bachelor of Arts Curriculum

ONLINE Bachelor of Arts Curriculum

Online Bachelor of Arts - Major Course Requirements

Students should speak with their Academic Advisor for information on course pre-requisites, course sequencing, and other course information.

Official Public Health Major Curriculum

The College of Public Health Curriculum is divided into the prerequisites, general education courses, and major courses (core courses, emphasis courses, electives). For access to the curriculum guides and recommended four-year plans, please refer to the Curriculum page.

GRADE OF 'C' OR HIGHER REQUIRED FOR ALL COURSES BELOW

Course Number Title Units
ENGL 101, 101A, 106, or 107 First Semester Composition

3

ENGL 102, 108 Second Semester Composition

3

Second Language
(101 Level)
First Semester Language Proficiency 

4-5

Second Language
(102 Level)
Second Semester Language Proficiency

4-5

Second Language
(201 Level)
Third Semester Language Proficiency

4-5

Second Language
(202 Level)
Forth Semester Language Proficiency

4-5

College Algebra MATH 112 or Higher

3

GRADE OF 'C' OR HIGHER REQUIRED FOR ALL COURSES BELOW

Course Number Title Typically Offered Units
BIOS 376 Introduction to Biostatistics

Fall, Spring

3

Communication Skills: 
Pick One (1)

  • COMM 201
  • COMM 209
  • GHI 414
Introduction to Public Relations
Introduction to Communication Technology
Intercultural Communication for Health Sciences

Varies

3

HPS 178 Personal Health and Wellness

Year Round

3

HPS 200 Introduction to Public Health

Year Round

3

PHP 210 Diversity, Health, and Well-being Later in Life

Spring

3

PHP 322 Health Education and Ethical Leadership

Spring

3

HPS 403 Applications in Health Promotion: Behavioral Theories 

Fall

3

HPS 404 Fundamentals of Evaluation

Spring

3

HPS 405 Biology in Public Health

Fall

3

EHS 425 A Public Health Lens to Climate Change
*Required for all Fall 2025 admits and beyond

Spring

3

HPS 394 Practicum

Year Round

6

HPS 493A/H Field Work in Public Health (Internship)

Year Round

3

A University of Arizona Minor will be required for all BA Wellness and Health Promotion Practice majors as of Fall 2025 and beyond.

Public Health Minor Options

All Other Minor Options

Emphasis Courses

  • Select one (1) Emphasis Option

​Select any 15 units of the following courses to complete the Aging and Population Health Emphasis:
Course Number Title Session Offering Units
PHP 301 Introduction to Gerontology

15W

3

PHP 305 Public Health in the Digital Age 

 15W 

3

PHP 312 Health Promotion and Well-being in Later Life 

 

3

PHP 419 Alzheimer's Disease, Other Dementias and the Role of Public Health 

 

3

PHP 424 Optimizing Well-being and Resilience in Older Adults

 

3

PHP 436 Aging, Environment and Well-being

 

3

PHP 437 Management and Leadership in Long-term Care

15W

3

PHPM 458 Health Care Marketing

15W

3

 

Complete HPS 350 and either HPS/GHI 302 or PHP 308 and 9 additional units to complete the Health Education Emphasis:
Course Number Title Session Offering Units
Required:
HPS 350 Principles of Health Education and Health Promotion

7W2

3

Pick one (1) of the following options:
HPS/GHI 302 Introduction to Program Evaluation in Global Health

7W1

3

PHP 308 Community Health Education for Disease Outbreaks

7W1

3

Complete 9 additional units from the below options:
HPS 300 Public Health in the 21st Century

 

3

HPS/GHI 302 Introduction to Program Evaluation in Global Health

7W1

3

PHP 305 Public Health in the Digital Age

15W

3

HPS 306 Drugs and Society

 

3

PHP 308 Community Health Education for Disease Outbreaks

7W1

3

HPS 330 Human Sexuality

 

3

PHPM 458 Health Care Marketing

15W

3

 

**NOTE: HPS 350 is required for Health Education Emphasis**

​Select any 15 units of the following courses to complete the Health and Wellness Emphasis:
Course Number Title Session Offering  Units
PHP 308 Community Health Education for Disease Outbreaks

7W1

3

NSC 312 Weight Stigma, Nutrition & Health

15W

3

NSC 320 Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health Promotion

 

3

CPH/GHI 325 Dietary Assessment in Public Health Practice

7W2

3

NSC 332 Health Coaching

7W1

3

CPH 402 Climate and Health  

3

HPS 402 Corporate Wellness

 

3

PHP 424 Optimizing Well-being and Resilience in Older Adults  

3

PHPM 458 Health Care Marketing

15W

3

HPS 478 Public Health Nutrition

7W1

3

Upper Division Electives and Additional Requirements

Additional Curriculum Information & Requirements

  • Starting Fall 2025 all admitted BA in Wellness and Health Promotion Practice students will be required to complete a minor as a part of their graduation requirements. 
  • General Electives may be required in order to reach the 120 units necessary to graduate from the University of Arizona with your Bachelor of Arts Degree
    • Pursuing a minor is often recommended (required for Fall 2025 admits and beyond)