Program Overview

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Public Health: One Health Emphasis

Bachelor of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson, Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Health, Nutrition & Fitness

Overview

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to communicate public health information in written form.; CEPH Competency 1: Public Health Communication: Students should be able to communicate public health information, in both oral and written forms and through a variety of media, to diverse audiences
• Students will be able to communicate using a variety of media including an ePortfolio.; CEPH Competency 1: Public Health Communication: Students should be able to communicate public health information, in both oral and written forms and through a variety of media, to diverse audiences
• Students will be able to synthesize epidemiological information.; CEPH Competency 2: Information Literacy: Students should be able to locate, use, evaluate, and synthesize information

Program Details

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson, Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Health, Nutrition & Fitness

Level of Math

arrowdownModerate Knowledge

The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions). This strand involves reasonable facility with algebra and algebraic functions, graphs, and simple modeling. Students who choose the M-strand are prepared for further mathematical work. This work may include MATH 107 (Exploring and Understanding Data), MATH 113 (Elements of Calculus), MATH 116 (Calculus Concepts for Business), MATH 119A (Mathematics of Biological Systems: A Calculus Based Approach), or a statistics class from outside the Mathematics Department, such as ISTA 116 (Statistical Foundations for the Information Age) or SBS 200 (Statistics for the Social Sciences).

Level of Second Language

arrowdown2nd Semester Proficiency

Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options:

1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona.
2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level.
3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department.
4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

No

This Major's College

Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Sample Plans

2025, Public Health: One Health Emphasis

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework

First Year

1st Semester

• ENGL 101 - First Year Writing 1 (3 credits)
• Foundation Mathematics (3 credits)
• Introductory Chemistry I (4 credits)
• NSC 101 - Introduction to Nutrition (3 credits)
• Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1 credit)

2nd Semester

• ENGL 102 - First Year Writing 2 (3 credits)
• Introductory Chemistry II or Selective Science (3 credits)
• Second Language (First Semester) (4 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)

Second Year

3rd Semester

• MCB 181R - Introductory Biology I (3 credits)
• MCB 181L - Introductory Biology Lab (1 credit)
• HPS 178 - Personal Health and Wellness (3 credits)
• HPS 200 - Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
• Second Language (Second Semester) (4 credits)

4th Semester

• EPID 309 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3 credits)
• HPS 350 - Principles of Health Education and Health Promotion (3 credits)
• HPS 387 - Health Disparities and Minority health (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)

Third Year

5th Semester

• PHPM 310 - Health Care in the United States (3 credits)
• EHS 375 - Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health (3 credits)
• BIOS 376 - Introduction to Biostatistics (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)

6th Semester

• ENGL 307 Business Writing OR ENGL 308 Technical Writing or HPS 307 Public Health Narratives (3 credits)
• Upper Division Public Health Elective (3 credits)
• Upper Division Public Health Elective (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)

Fourth Year

7th Semester

• HPS 433 - Global Health (3 credits)
• HPS 478 - Public Health Nutrition (3 credits)
• Public Health Subplan Course (3 credits)
• Public Health Subplan Course (3 credits)
• Upper Division Public Health Elective (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)

8th Semester

• HPS 493A Field Work in Health Education or HPS 493H Honors Internship (6 credits)
• Public Health Subplan Course (3 credits)
• Public Health Subplan Course (3 credits)
• General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1 credit)
• HPS 405 - Biology in Public Health (3 credits)