Bachelor of Arts in Wellness and Health Promotion Practice
Aging and Population Health Emphasis
IIf you’re passionate about protecting and promoting the health of diverse elder communities, then immerse yourself in this track.
Meeting the needs of our aging society is one of the most significant public health challenges facing society today. Professionals in this field will be in high demand during the next 10-20 years. Our Aging and Population Health track prepares students for career opportunities in human services, government agencies, retirement communities, nursing homes, health care and long-term care facilities.
| PHP 301 Introduction to Gerontology |
| PHP 305 Public Health in the Digital Age |
| PHP 312 Health Promotion and Well-being in Later Life |
| HPS 412 Public Health Approaches to Mental Health Disorders in the US |
| HDFS 413 Issues in Aging |
| PHP 419 Alzheimer's Disease, Other Dementias, and the Role of Public Health |
| PHP 424 Optimizing Well-being and Resilience in Older Adults |
| EHS 428 Indigenous Research and Ethics |
| PHP 436 Aging, Environment and Wellbeing |
| PHP 437 Management and Leadership in Long-term Care |
| EPID 454A Healthy Aging in Action I |
| EPID 454B Healthy Aging in Action II |
| PHPM 458 Health Care Marketing |
CAREER FIELDS
- Hospitals and clinics
- Businesses and companies such as assisted living facilities
- Community-based organizations
PRACTICUM & FIELD WORK REQUIREMENTS
Students are requires to complete 6 units of practicum and 3 units of field work prior to graduation.
LEVEL OF MATH
MATH 107 or higher
EMPHASIS REQUIREMENT
All students are required to declare an emphasis in order to complete practicum and field work units prior to graduation.
MAJOR CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
All students are required to complete major core and emphasis specific coursework in order to graduate.
For more information about declaring this emphasis for your degree, contact an undergraduate advisor.
Send an email to coph-undergrad@arizona.edu