Aging and Population Health Emphasis

Bachelor of Arts in Wellness and Health Promotion Practice

Aging and Population Health Emphasis

AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PERSON  Accredited Program

IIf you’re passionate about protecting and promoting the health of diverse elder communities, then immerse yourself in this track.

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Meeting the needs of our aging society is one of the most significant public health challenges facing society today. Professionals in this field will be in high demand during the next 10-20 years. Our Aging and Population Health track prepares students for career opportunities in human services, government agencies, retirement communities, nursing homes, health care and long-term care facilities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Students will assess the needs and the resources of diverse populations in practice settings to promote health and wellness.
  • Students will plan health promotion and wellness programs for implementation in practice settings.
  • Students will demonstrate effective communication skills that are essential to delivering wellness and health promotion programs or services.
  • Students will utilize evaluation skills in measuring wellness and health promotion outcomes. 
  • Students will practice the application of ethical and professional standards in wellness and health promotion settings.

SAMPLE COURSES

  • PHP 312: Health Promotion and Well-being in Later Life
  • PHP 436: Aging, Environment and Wellbeing
  • PHP 437: Management and Leadership in Long-term Care
  • Emphasis Options/Course Schedule

CAREER FIELDS

  • Hospitals and clinics
  • Businesses and companies such as assisted living facilities
  • Community-based organizations

LEVEL OF MATH

MATH 107 or higher

LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE

4th Semester Proficiency

ADVANCED STANDING

Required in order to complete internship units and graduation. More information can be found HERE.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This major requires students to complete 6 units of practicum and 3 units of field work prior to graduation. Please see here for more information.

For more information about declaring this emphasis for your degree, contact an undergraduate advisor.

Send an email to coph-undergrad@arizona.edu