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.
- Minimum of 58 units in the major are required. Total Minimum Credit Requirement for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Public Health = 120 units
- General Curriculum and Foundational Domains, Competencies, Cumulative and Experiential Activities, and Cross Cutting Concepts (pdf)
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:
|
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.
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)