ONLINE Bachelor of Arts Curriculum
Online Bachelor of Arts
Official Public Health Major Curriculum
The College of Public Health Curriculum encompasses the University of Arizona general education and foundation curriculum, major foundational courses, major core and emphasis courses, as well as a senior year hands-on experiential learning course component. Students should speak with their academic advisor for information on course pre-requisites, course sequencing, and other course information.
General education curriculum | ||
General Education Overview Courses (2u)
| Exploring Perspectives (12u)
| Building Connections (9u)
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Major Foundation*Emphasis Foundation Courses (6 total). Must complete these courses before you are eligible to declare an emphasis or enroll in internship units | ||
Writing & Language
| Foundation Math
*MATH 112 College Algebra is recommended | Public Health Introduction Coursework'C" or Better Required
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Second Language
| Communications Skills 'C' or Better Required Pick 1:
| Statistics Skills 'C' or Better Required
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Wellness and Health Promotion Practice Major Core (18u) |
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After Spring 2026:To enroll in your public health practicum and field work units you must Declare an Emphasis. |
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Prior to Spring 2026 |
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To enroll in your public health field work units you must Declare an Emphasis and complete all 6 units of applied practicum. |
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| Select any 15 units of the following courses to complete the Aging and Population Health Emphasis: | |||
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| Course Number | Title | Session Offering | Units |
| PHP 301 | Introduction to Gerontology |
| 3 |
| PHP 305 | Public Health in the Digital Age | 7W2 | 3 |
| PHP 312 | Health Promotion and Well-being in Later Life | 7W2 | 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 | 15W | 3 |
| PHP 436 | Aging, Environment and Well-being | 7W1 | 3 |
| PHP 437 | Management and Leadership in Long-term Care |
| 3 |
| PHPM 458 | Health Care Marketing |
| 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 | 7W2 | 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 | 7W2 | 3 |
| HPS/GHI 302 | Introduction to Program Evaluation in Global Health | 7W2 | 3 |
| PHP 305 | Public Health in the Digital Age | 7W2 | 3 |
| HPS 306 | Drugs and Society | 7W2 | 3 |
| PHP 308 | Community Health Education for Disease Outbreaks | 7W1 | 3 |
| HPS 330 | Human Sexuality |
| 3 |
| PHPM 458 | Health Care Marketing |
| 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: | |||
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| Course Number | Title | Session Offering | Units |
| PHP 308 | Community Health Education for Disease Outbreaks | 7W1 | 3 |
| NSC 312 | Weight Stigma, Nutrition & Health |
| 3 |
| NSC 320 | Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health Promotion | 7w2 | 3 |
| CPH/GHI 325 | Dietary Assessment in Public Health Practice | 7W2 | 3 |
| NSC 332 | Health Coaching |
| 3 |
| CPH 402 | Climate and Health | 3 | |
| HPS 402 | Corporate Wellness |
| 3 |
| PHP 424 | Optimizing Well-being and Resilience in Older Adults | 7W1 | 3 |
| PHPM 458 | Health Care Marketing |
| 3 |
| HPS 478 | Public Health Nutrition |
| 3 |
minor required (18u+)
A University of Arizona Minor will be required for all BA Wellness and Health Promotion Practice majors as of Fall 2025 and beyond.