College of Health and Human Services
Department of Health Sciences
Health Sciences - Public Health, Bachelor of Science
Overview
In addition to University Requirements:
- 71 - 80 units of major requirements.
- Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be used to satisfy General Studies Requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy major requirements.
- Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units.
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion |
120 |
| Major GPA |
2.5 |
| Highest Mathematics Required |
STA 270 |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship |
Optional |
| University Honors Program |
Optional |
| Some online/blended coursework |
Required |
| AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-A |
Recommended |
| Progression Plan Link |
Not Available |
Purpose Statement
The mission of the Public Health Program is to prepare students for careers that promote and protect the health of the public using evidence-based processes, concepts, and principles. We accomplish this mission through innovative teaching and mentoring, opportunities for research, diverse community partnerships, and a strong focus on health equity.
Public health protects and improves the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations, locally, tribally, regionally, and globally. Public health professionals focus on identifying health disparities, addressing social, structural, and political determinants of health, and promoting population health. Public health professionals confront global health issues, such as improving equitable access to health care, building sustainable and resilient communities, controlling infectious diseases, reducing harm around substance use, and reducing environmental hazards, violence, and injury. Our graduates are prepared to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs, collaborate across disciplines administer services, and advocate for health equity. Graduates pursue advanced degrees in health-related fields and obtain employment in a variety of settings, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, hospitals, schools, and research institutions.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Overview of Public Health
- Describe the history and philosophy of public health and apply its core values, concepts, and functions to promote public health.
- Role and Importance of Data in Public Health
- Demonstrate the use of basic concepts, methods, and tools of public health data collection and analysis to critically assess the health status of populations and current public health-related issues.
- Identifying and Addressing Population Health Challenges
- Apply and evaluate evidence-based approaches and interventions to identify and address the major health-related needs and concerns of populations.
- Human Health
- Describe the underlying mechanisms of health and disease to support opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the life course.
- Determinants of Health
- Evaluate the influence of socio-economic, behavioral, biological, political, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities.
- Project Design and Implementation
- Design, implement, and evaluate community-based projects or health promotion interventions by applying the fundamental concepts of project implementation and appropriate methods to evaluate public health programs
- Overview of the Health System
- Explain the fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the U.S. health system, as well as critically analyze differences in health systems in other countries.
- Health Policy, Law, Ethics, and Economics
- Understand and evaluate the basic concepts of legal, ethical, economic, and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy, and the roles, influences, and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government to promote and protect public health.
- Health Communication
- Utilize the basic concepts of public health-specific communication, including technical and professional writing and the use of mass media and electronic technology for effective public health promotion and agency functioning.
- Career Readiness
- Demonstrate the professional dispositions required to achieve and maintain employment and collaboration with community agencies, including respectful communication, teamwork, leadership, initiative, equity and inclusion, and cultural relevance and humility.
- Statistics and Health Numeracy
- Understand, utilize, and communicate the concepts and applications of basic statistics in various settings and for diverse needs, including health promotion, health communication, and program evaluation.
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