Allied Health Sciences – Public Health and Health Promotion Concentration
Sample Course Sequence*
UConn Graduation Requirements – including major and Common Curriculum requirements – can be found at UConn’s Undergraduate Catalog.
Students normally average 15 credits per semester over a 4-year period (fall/spring only) to meet the 120 academic credits required.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1122 or CHEM 1124Q or CHEM 1127Q+ (TOI-6L) | 4 |
| MATH 1060Q (or higher) | 3-4 |
| PSYC 1100 (TOI-6) | 3 |
| ENGL 1007 or ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1011 | 4 |
| UNIV 1800 – FYE | 1 |
| Total Credits: 15 OR 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1125Q or CHEM 1128Q or PHYS 1010Q+ | 3-4 |
| BIOL 1107 (TOI-6) | 4 |
| PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1103 (TOI-5, 6) | 3 |
| PHIL 1000-level (TOI varies) | 3 |
| AH 1100 | 1 |
| Total Credits: 14-15 | |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUSC 1165 (CAHNR TOI Requirement) | 3 |
| STAT 1000Q or STAT 1100Q | 4 |
| PUBH 1001 | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed^ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE# | 3 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH 2001 | 2 |
| COMM 1000 (TOI-2, 5) or COMM 1100 | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| W course requirement^ | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits: 14 | |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH 3231 | 3 |
| AH 3005 | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH 4244 | 3 |
| PUBH 3001 | 3 |
| PSYC 2000-level or higher | 3 |
| Related Cognate | 3 |
| CAHNR TOI Requirement (see approved courses here) | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Fourth Year
Fall
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH 3175E | 3 |
| AH 4239 AND AH 4240W | 3 |
| Related Cognate | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH/CAHNR Option | 3 |
| AH/CAHNR Option | 3 |
| Related Cognate | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Total 120 credits required for graduation (total credits vary depending on credits assigned to required, elective, general education, AH major, and related cognate courses). Courses on P/F cannot be used to satisfy general education, AH major, and related cognate courses requirement.
*Class selection can vary. Students should meet with advisor to determine best courses to fulfill graduation requirements and career goals. The above sequence of courses is a sample. Actual sequencing may vary based on advising and student goals.
#Electives – The total number of elective courses needed to meet the 120 credits for graduation will vary depending on the number of credits assigned to each course. Students may need to take additional electives. Students should track credits for graduation carefully and take elective credits accordingly. Students can utilize electives to complete prerequisite requirements for advanced courses, minors, Experiential Global Learning (study abroad), internships, research, and/or courses required for graduate admissions. This plan of study assumes the foreign language is completed prior to admission to the university. If a language is required, students may take language courses as electives.
+Chemistry sequence: While the major allows different chemistry sequences to meet program requirements, chemistry sequence taken will be dependent on career goal and graduate program admission criteria. Students should consult with their advisor for appropriate courses to
complete this requirement.
^All students beginning in Fall 2025 will be taking courses that fall into six Topics of Inquiry (TOIs) and three Competencies, while students who matriculated prior to Fall 2025 will continue to follow the General Education Curriculum. Transfer students will have the option to follow either the TOI requirements or the General Education Curriculum. Please consult with your advisor if you have questions.
Public Health and Health Promotion Concentration: 36 credit
Major Requirements Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Students majoring in Allied Health Sciences must complete 36 credits of course work meeting the following requirements:
• be numbered 2000 or above
• be approved by the student’s advisor and department head
• include at least 30 credits taken at UConn
• be taken in two or more departments
• include at least 15 credits from departments in CAHNR, which must be taken at UConn
• have a combined grade point average of at least 2.0
• not include more than 6 credits total of research, independent study, internship, instructional assistant, or international studies
• not be taken on Pass/Fail
• not include more than 6 credits of S/U coursework
• not include more than 8 credits of courses used to satisfy requirements for a minor
• not include more than 6 credits in transfer credit with advisor and department head approval
Required Courses
| AH 2001 – Medical Terminology | AH 4239 – Research Methods in Allied Health* |
| AH 3005 – Biostatistics for Health Professions | AH 4240W – Writing for Allied Health Research* |
| AH 3175E – Environmental Health | AH 4244 – Management for the Health Professional |
| AH 3231 – Program Planning for Health Promotion | PUBH 3001 – Introduction to Epidemiology |
| One (3cr) PSYC course, 2000-level or higher |
(*must register concurrently)
AH/CAHNR Options*:
Must take 2 courses from the list below
| AH 2030 Obesity Prevention for Health | AH 4242 Counseling and Teaching for the Health Professional |
| AH 3000 U.S. Healthcare System for Prof. Practice | AH 4243 Current Issues in Health |
| AH 3021 Environment, Genetics and Cancer | AH 4297W Honors Thesis in Allied Health Sciences |
| AH 3025 Human Physiology in Health and Disease | AH 4501 International Health |
| AH 3030 Fundamentals of Brain, Behavior, and Health | AH 4503 Poverty and Public Health |
| AH 3093 International Health Study in Rwanda# | AH 4530 Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| AH 3101 Health and Wellness for Life | ARE 2260 Food Policy |
| AH 3133 Cancer and Your Health | ARE 2464 Measuring Impact of Prog Well-being |
| AH 3193 International Health Exp. in Rwanda# | ARE 3222 Marketing and Consumer Behavior |
| AH 3203 Aging: Implications for Health Professionals | KINS 2227 Exercise Prescription |
| AH 3234 Fitness for Health | KINS 3320 Exercise Psychology |
| AH 3303 Disability Law, Policy, Ethics, and Advocacy | NUSC 2200 Nutrition and Human Development |
| AH 3320 Introduction to Infectious Diseases | NUSC 3230 Community Nutrition (also DIET) |
| AH 3993 Foreign Studies# | PATH 3700 Emerging Infectious Diseases and Pandemics |
| AH 4093 International Study in Allied Health# |
* Some courses have prerequisites and are not offered every semester; students are advised to reference the catalog for course requirements. Some courses may require departmental/advisor/instructor consent; subject to availability.
Related Cognate Courses: Additional courses to meet the 36 credit requirement
Courses should speak to the student’s career goals and interests and/or graduate admission requirements. Students are advised to consult with their advisor in advance of enrollment. Approval by advisor and department head is required.