The Degree

The Online Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Wellness and Health Promotion Practice provides students with a convenient and exciting way to get one step closer to their health professional aspirations. A unique and engaging avenue into the health sciences, public health covers a range of topics - from health promotion and disease prevention to eliminating health disparities and developing policy - through a proactive, population-based approach.

The Details & Academic Advising

More information can be found on the Arizona Online website, along with helpful information on how to apply, financial aid/tuition assistance, and other resources. Student looking for further information or who are interested in switching from the main campus to the online campus should send an email inquiry to COPH-undergrad@arizona.edu.

The Pathway

Students who pursue the online B.A. in Wellness and Health Promotion Practice will typically enter the degree having the majority of their general education and/or prerequisite coursework completed, either at the University of Arizona or at another accredited institution. By completing these units before-hand, students may enter with as few as 60 units of the major-specific classwork, which could be finished in as little as two academic years. 

Once admitted, you will work directly with your academic advisor to plan out your course sequencing and timeframe to completion. 

The Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics public health positions have a very good outlook. Overall employment of health education specialists and community health workers is projected to grow 17% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, with an average of 16,000+ opening each year during the period. Additionally, graduates may work as educators, advocates, program coordinators, researchers, policy advisors, health communications professionals, or safety specialists. Out public health programs are also excellent preparation for medical, law, pharmacy, or nursing school or graduate studies in public health, public policy, geography, social work, or family and consumer sciences.