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Public Health, Col ofZuckerman Coll Public HealthBS - Bachelor of Science

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Program Requirements

Environmental & Occupational Health Emphasis
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 9 units.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 9 units of approved public health electives.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
Environmental & Occupational Health Emphasis Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2nd semester English Composition with a B grade or higher. Students who do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition must also satisfy a college or department writing requirement. Consult your major advisor if you do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition.
AND
A minimum of 57 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 54 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the pre-major, supporting coursework, professional core, and/or major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
A minor is optional for this major. Consult with your advisor to select a minor or discuss other options such as selecting a second major.
Emphasis in Environmental & Occupational Health
Global Health Emphasis
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 12 units.
Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 9 units of approved Public Health electives.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
Global Health Emphasis Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2nd semester English Composition with a B grade or higher. Students who do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition must also satisfy a college or department writing requirement. Consult your major advisor if you do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition.
AND
A minimum of 57 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 54 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the pre-major, supporting coursework, professional core, and/or major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
A minor is optional for this major. Consult with your advisor to select a minor or discuss other options such as selecting a second major.
Emphasis in Global Health
Health Promotion Emphasis
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 12 units.
Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 9 units.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
Health Promotion Emphasis Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2nd semester English Composition with a B grade or higher. Students who do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition must also satisfy a college or department writing requirement. Consult your major advisor if you do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition.
AND
A minimum of 57 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 54 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the pre-major, supporting coursework, professional core, and/or major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
A minor is optional for this major. Consult with your advisor to select a minor or discuss other options such as selecting a second major.
Emphasis in Health Promotion
Health Systems Theory & Practice Emphasis
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 12 units.
Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 9 units.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
Health Systems Theory & Practice Emphasis Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2nd semester English Composition with a B grade or higher. Students who do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition must also satisfy a college or department writing requirement. Consult your major advisor if you do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition.
AND
A minimum of 57 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 54 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the pre-major, supporting coursework, professional core, and/or major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
A minor is optional for this major. Consult with your advisor to select a minor or discuss other options such as selecting a second major.
Emphasis in Health Systems Theory & Practice
One Health Emphasis
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2 courses.
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 6 units.
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 9 units of approved public health electives.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
One Health Emphasis Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2nd semester English Composition with a B grade or higher. Students who do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition must also satisfy a college or department writing requirement. Consult your major advisor if you do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition.
AND
A minimum of 57 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 54 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the pre-major, supporting coursework, professional core, and/or major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
A minor is optional for this major. Consult with your advisor to select a minor or discuss other options such as selecting a second major.
Emphasis in One Health in Public Health
Completion requirement

This emphasis last admitted students in Spring 2026. Please see previous catalog for program requirements.

Quantitative Methods in Public Health Emphasis
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 12 units.
Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 9 units.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
Quantitative Methods in Public Health Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2nd semester English Composition with a B grade or higher. Students who do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition must also satisfy a college or department writing requirement. Consult your major advisor if you do not earn a grade of B or higher in 2nd semester English Composition.
AND
A minimum of 57 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 18 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the pre-major, supporting coursework, professional core, and/or major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
A minor is optional for this major. Consult with your advisor to select a minor or discuss other options such as selecting a second major.
Emphasis in Quantitative Methods in Public Health
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Introduces students admitted to the university as First-Year students to General Education, reflecting on learning, and developing an ePortfolio. (1 unit)
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 of the following 4 Foundation Composition options:
1. 3 Course Foundation Composition Sequence
2. 2 Course Foundation Composition Sequence
3. Honors Composition with grade of C or higher
4. Honors Composition with a grade of D and Second Semester Composition.

Please note: Students who earn a grade of D in Honors Composition may choose to repeat the course in order to earn a higher grade to satisfy the requirement. Please consult with your major advisor.

Mid-Career Writing Assessment - Complete 2nd semester English Composition with a B grade or higher. Students who do not earn a grade of B or better in 2nd semester English Composition must also satisfy a college or department writing requirement. Consult your major advisor if you do not earn a grade of B in 2nd semester English Composition.
Complete at least 1 of the following :
Complete 3 courses. Complete ENGL 106 AND ENGL 101/107 AND ENGL 102/108.
Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
OR
Complete 2 courses. Complete ENGL 101/107 AND ENGL 102/108
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
OR
Complete 1 course with a C or better.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Credit will not be given for a course at an equivalent or lower level than prior language credit earned. Course must be taken for a grade, not as pass/fail. Third semester or higher courses used to fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill other requirements. A grade of C or higher is required in the course that satisfies the second language requirement.

Demonstrate second semester proficiency in a second language by completing a sequence of courses through a second semester or higher level or by passing a language proficiency examination at the second semester level or higher.
Complete at least 1 of the following :
Complete 1 course with a grade of C or better.

Not from: FREN 325, 391, 393, 396H, 399, 399H, 414, 425, 432, 433, 434, 442, 443, 448, 453, GRK 412, 422, HIST 465D, ITAL 330A, 330B, 330C, 330D, 393, 393H 399, 399H, 410, 431, 496A, 498H, LAT 411, 413, 414, 415, 421, 425, 426, PORT 325A, 430, 440, 449, RSSS 305, 405A, 405B, SPAN 204C, 303, 305, 340, 343, 350, 360, 371A 371B 375, 381, 382, 397W, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 406A, 410, 411, 412, 414, 423A, 423B, 433, 435, 436, 437, 438, 441, 442, 445, 446, 447, 448, 452, 453, 455A, 457, 458, 459, 465A, 465C, 465D, 465E, 471, 472, 473, 482, TTE 414.
Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Choose one course from each category.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Building Connections brings together knowledge and modes of thinking from two or more disciplines and/or perspectives. Choose three courses (9 units minimum).
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 3 courses, 9 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirements with 3 courses and 8.01 units.
Earn at least 8.01 credits from the following:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Students admitted to the university as First-Year students reflect on their General Education experience and complete their ePortfolio in the GE Capstone course. (1 unit)
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete 2 courses with a grade of C or higher.
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
OR
Complete 1 course with a grade of C or higher.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
Complete 1 course with grade of C or higher.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
Fulfill the foundation second semester language proficiency requirement with a placement exam or course with grade of C or higher.
Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete 4 units with grades of C or higher.
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
OR
Complete 4 units with grades of C or higher.
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
OR
Complete 4 units with a grade of C or higher.
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
Complete 3 units with a grade of C or higher.
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
Complete 4 units (3 units lecture (AND) 1 unit lab) with grades of C or higher.
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
Complete 1 course with a grade of C or higher.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
Core Major Coursework
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 6 units with grades of C or higher.
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
Eligibility for Advanced Standing (Public Health)

To be eligible for advanced standing, students are required to do the following:
- Cumulative UA GPA of at least 2.00 at the time of application.
- Complete a formal application for advanced standing within the Public Health major.
- Satisfy second language proficiency requirement.
- Complete the following courses with grades of "C" or higher:
English Composition: ENGL 101 (AND) ENGL 102, (OR) ENGL 109H, (OR) Approved ENGL
Mathematics (3 units minimum) - MATH 108 (OR) MATH 112 (OR) Higher than MATH 112;
Introductory Chemistry (4 units) - CHEM 130 (AND) CHEM 130L; (OR) CHEM 141 (AND) CHEM 143/145; (OR) CHEM 151; (OR) CHEM 161 (AND) CHEM 162;
Selective Science (3 units minimum): CHEM 142 (AND) CHEM 144/CHEM 146; (OR) CHEM 152; (OR) CHEM 163 (AND) CHEM 164; (OR) ECOL 182R; (OR) MIC 205A; (OR) PSIO 201; (OR) PSIO 380; (OR) CHEM 241A; (OR) PHYS 102: (OR) PHYS 142; (OR) PHYS 161H; (OR) approved transfer course. 1st semester chemistry cannot be used as selective science.
Introductory Biology (4 units minimum - 3 units lecture (AND) 1 unit lab) - MCB 181R (AND) MCB 181L
Introductory Nutrition (3 units) - NSC 170C
Major Core (6 units) - HPS 178 (AND) HPS 200


Students are eligible to apply for advanced standing when the remaining prerequisite coursework is 10 credits or fewer for a max of 3 courses.

NOTE: Grade of C or higher is required for all major courses/prerequisites.
All major required courses (Core Courses (AND) Advanced Writing) must be completed with grades of C or higher.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 6 courses with grades of C or higher.
Complete at least 6 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course with a grade of C or higher.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 3 courses with a grade of C or higher.
Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 6 units.
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
An emphasis is required for this major. Each emphasis consists of 12 units. In addition to the emphasis area, 9 units of public health electives will need to be completed. Select one of the following emphases:

Global Health
Health Promotion
Public Health Practice
Health Systems Theory & Practice
Environmental & Occupational Health
One Health
Quantitative Methods in Public Health
Bachelor of Science with major in Public Health