Bachelor of Arts Curriculum
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 Pick 1:
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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 from the following courses to complete the Aging and Population Health emphasis: | |||||
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| Course Number | Title | Day | Time | Location | Units |
| PHP 301 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 | |||
| PHP 305 | Public Health in the Digital Age | 7W2 | Fully Online | 3 | |
| PHP 312 | Health Promotion and Well-being in Later Life | 7W2 | Fully Online | 3 | |
| HPS 412 | Public Health Approaches to Mental Health Disorders in the US | 3 | |||
| HDFS 413 | Issues in Aging | T & TH | 2pm-3:15pm | McClelland Park 113 | 3 |
| PHP 419 | Alzheimer's Disease, Other Dementias and the Role of Public Health | 15W | Fully Online | 3 | |
| PHP 424 | Optimizing Well-being and Resilience in Older Adults | 3 | |||
| EHS 428 | Indigenous research and Ethics | T & TH | 11am-12:15pm | Drachman Hall A119 | 3 |
| PHP 436 | Aging, Environment and Well-being | 7W1 | Fully Online | 3 | |
| PHP 437A | Management and Leadership in Long-term Care I (fall 26 and beyond) | ||||
| PHP 437B | Management and Leadership in Long-term Care II (fall 26 and beyond) | ||||
| EPID 454A | Healthy Aging in Action I | 3 | |||
| EPID 454B | Healthy Aging in Action II | 3 | |||
| PHPM 458 | Health Care Marketing | 3 | |||
| Complete 6 required units (HPS 350 and HPS 481)** and 9 additional units to complete the Health Education emphasis: | |||||
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| Course Number | Title | Day | Time | Location | Units |
| HPS 350** | Principles of Health Education and Health Promotion** | M & W 7W2 | 3:30pm-4:45pm Fully Online | HSIB 322 | 3 |
| HPS 481** | Health Education Intervention Methods** | 3 | |||
| HPS 300 | Public Health in the 21st Century | M & W 7W2 | 10:30am-11:45am Fully Online | Drachman Hall A114 | 3 |
| HPS/GHI 302 | Introduction to Program Evaluation in Global Health | 7W2 | Fully Online | 3 | |
| PHP 305 | Public Health in the Digital Age | 7W2 | Fully Online | 3 | |
| HPS 306 | Drugs and Society | M & W 7W2 | 10:30am-11:45am Fully Online | Drachman Hall A118 | 3 |
| PHP 308 | Community Health Education for Disease Outbreaks | 7W1 | Fully Online | 3 | |
| HPS 311 | Childhood Obesity | T & TH | 1pm-2:15pm | Drachman Hall A112 | 3 |
| HPS 330 | Human Sexuality | W | 1pm-3:50pm | Drachman Hall A118 | 3 |
| HPS 400 | Contemporary Community Health Problems | T & TH | 8am-9:15am | Drachman Hall A112 | 3 |
| HPS 412 | Public Health Approaches to Mental Health Disorders in the US | 3 | |||
| HPS 449 | Family Violence | M | 1pm-3:50pm | Drachman Hall A118 | 3 |
| PHPM 458 | Health Care Marketing | 3 | |||
| HPS 488 | Adolescent Health | 3 | |||
| Select any 15 units from the following courses to complete the Health and Wellness emphasis: | |||||
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| Course Number | Title | Day | Time | Location | Units |
| PHP 308 | Community Health Education for Disease Outbreaks | 7W1 7W2 | Fully Online Fully Online (Spanish Required) | 3 | |
| HPS 311 | Childhood Obesity | T & TH | 1pm-2:15pm | Drachman Hall A112 | 3 |
| NSC 312 | Weight Stigma, Nutrition & Health | 7W2 | Fully Online | 3 | |
| HPS 316 | Global Food Systems & Health | 7W2 | Fully Online | ||
| NSC 320 | Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health Promotion | T & TH 7W2 | 9:30am-10:45am Fully Online | ILC 125 | 3 |
| GHI 325 | Dietary Assessment in Public Health Practice | 3 | |||
| NSC 332 | Health Coaching | 7W1 | Fully Online | 3 | |
| CPH 402 | Climate and Health | 7W1 | Fully Online | 3 | |
| HPS 402 | Corporate Wellness | 3 | |||
| HPS 412 | Public Health Approaches to Mental Health Disorders in the US | 3 | |||
| PHP 424 | Optimizing Well-being and Resilience in Older Adults | 3 | |||
| HPS/PHPM 425 | Latino Health Disparities | T & TH | 2pm-3:15pm | Harvill 305 | 3 |
| EHS 428 | Indigenous Research and Ethics | T & TH | 11am-12:15pm | Drachman Hall A119 | 3 |
| PHPM 458 | Health Care Marketing | 3 | |||
| HPS 478 | Public Health Nutrition | T & TH | 2:30pm - 3:45pm | HSIB 531 | 3 |
| HPS 488 | Adolescent Health | 3 | |||
Minor Required (18u+)
A minor will be required for all students admitted Fall 2025 and later.
Available Public Health Minors:
- Addiction and Substance Use
- Climate Change and Public Health
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Global Health
- One Health
- Public Health (HPS 178 & 200 are the required courses to double dip)
- Population Health Data Science (BIOS 376 is required to double dip)
Note: BA students can double dip up to 6 units of their major curriculum with their PH minor.