Fall 2025: Course Offerings & Enrollment Information
INSTRUCTIONS:
Due to high demand for our courses, we have reserved a number of seats in our Fall 2025 classes to help ensure that students graduate on time. This means that if you want to take one or more PH courses in Fall 2025, you will need to follow the instructions listed below.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you check your VAC and UCSD email regularly. The department will be sending out time-sensitive updates. If you miss these updates, you may end up not getting seats in classes you need.
The fall schedule of classes posts on Tuesday, May 20th, and registration begins on Friday, May 23rd. Please send any questions you have through the VAC and check out our Advising Calendar for up-to-date advising availability. Only drop-in advising and group advising is available in during registration so that the advisors are available to all public health students who have scheduling questions. If you are unable to come in during zoom drop-in advising hours, please send any questions you have through the VAC. Queries received via phone or email will not receive a response.
NOTE REGARDING USP 143:
Our department has no control over registration for USP 143. If you plan to graduate in 2025 and have not yet taken USP 143, you MUST register for USP 143 during your first pass. If you have any problems enrolling in first pass, please contact the USP Department ASAP through the VAC. The USP Department does not respond to requests via phone or email. Those graduating in 2026 can enroll in USP 143 in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026.
NOTE REGARDING ALL PH COURSES:
If you are interested in enrolling in a PH course that is full during your first pass, you should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass. The campus waitlist will be prioritized, and the department will keep an internal waitlist. All remaining seats will be filled using the internal waitlist, so please make sure to waitlist at the very beginning of second pass and wait for our VAC message before switching your schedule. We will message all waitlisted students to let them know if we have seats for them or if we have placed them on our internal waitlist for the course within 2 weeks after second pass has started. All students who were authorized to enroll in a PH course MUST enroll in first pass for priority enrollment.
- URGENT REMINDER: The BSPH Program will begin identifying impacted PH courses during the first 2 weeks of second pass. Once identified, we will lower enrollment to zero to signal that an internal waitlist is in place. It is critical that you waitlist for these courses at the very start of second pass to be considered for priority. After priorities are set, we will send time-sensitive instructions on how to enroll or instructions on your waitlist position. If you do not follow these instructions, you risk not getting into the courses you need.
IN-PERSON VERSUS REMOTE PH INSTRUCTION:
A majority of our PH courses will be in-person for Fall 2025. Courses that offer an in-person option will indicate a campus classroom. All remote courses will list RCLAS indicating the course will be taught remotely.
ANTICIPATED FALL 2025 PH CLASS SIZES
|
Course |
Instructor |
Anticipated Combined Class Size |
|
PH 40 |
Trinidad, Dennis |
500 |
|
PH 50 |
Glockner, Susan |
250 |
|
PH 90 |
Staff |
40 |
|
PH 91 |
Harrell, Maralee |
75 |
|
PH 101 |
Brouwer, Kimberly |
100 |
|
PH 102 |
Rana, Brinda |
86 |
|
PH 110 |
Zoumas, Christine |
95 |
|
PH 120 |
McMenamin, Sara |
210 |
|
PH 130 |
Kayser, Georgia |
95 |
|
USP 143 |
Hinds, Juli |
250 |
|
PH 157 |
Campbell, Chadwick |
100 |
|
PH 161 |
Zoumas, Christine |
95 |
|
PH 193 |
Zoumas, Christine |
80 |
PH 40. Introduction to Public Health (4)
PH 40: Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-4:50pm and 5-6:20pm with Dr. Trinidad
Prerequisites: none. Open to FR, SO, JR, SR standing.
- Number of seats being released for open registration: 300 (Once these seats are filled, any additional seats will be released after FA25 incoming freshman and transfer students have enrolled. Waitlisted students will not be notified if they have received a seat until September and any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors.)
- NOTE: All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
PH 50. Primary Care and Public Health (4)
PH 50: Tuesday/Thursday 8-9:20am with Dr. Glockner
Prerequisites: none. Open to FR, SO, JR, SR standing.
- Number of seats being released for open registration: 175 (Once these seats are filled, any additional seats will be released after FA25 incoming freshman and transfer students have enrolled. Waitlisted students will not be notified if they have received a seat until September and any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors.)
- NOTE: All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- REMINDER: This course fulfills 4 units of PH LDE major requirement.
PH 90. Living Well - Doing Well: Dimensions of Well-Being and Staying Healthy to Succeed in College - Exploring Public Health (2) (P/NP only)
PH 90: Thursday 11-12:20pm “Living Well - Doing Well: Dimensions of Well-Being and Staying Healthy to Succeed in College” (2 units - P/NP only)
Prerequisites: none. Open to FR, SO standing. All students MUST submit an Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to enroll.
- This class is open to first- and second-year students and first quarter transfers. “Living Well - Doing Well” will provide students a framework to encourage healthy choices to foster holistic well-being as they pursue their educational goals at UC San Diego. The 8 Dimensions of Well-Being will be the focus of this course as students learn about campus and community partners and resources.
- Number of seats being released for open registration: 20 (Once these seats are filled, any additional seats will be released after FA25 incoming freshman and transfer students have enrolled. Waitlisted students will not be notified if they have received a seat until September and any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors.)
- NOTE: All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- REMINDER: This course fulfills 2 units of PH LDE major requirement.
PH 91. Gender & Public Health - Topics in Public Health (4)
PH 91: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10-10:50am “Gender & Public Health” with Dr. Harrell
Prerequisites: none. Open to FR, SO, JR standing. All students MUST submit an Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to enroll.
- Number of seats being released for open registration: 50 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
- NOTE: All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- REMINDER: This course fulfills 1 PH LD Trending Topics course major requirement.
PH 101. Epidemiology (4)
PH 101: Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-1:50pm with Dr. Brouwer
Prerequisites: PH 40, PSYC 60 or MATH 11 or COGS 14B or HDS 60. Open to JR, SR standing. Studentswith SO Standing must submit an Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to enroll.
- Number of seats being released for open registration: 50 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
- IMPORTANT: If you are planning on graduating in 2026 and have not yet completed this course, you MUST enroll in FALL 2025. If you have problems getting into the course during your first pass, please send the department a VAC message ASAP to let us know BEFORE your first pass has ended.
- NOTE: All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- REMINDER: We do not recommend students enroll in both PH 101 and PH 102 in the same quarter.
PH 102. Biostatistics in Public Health (4)
PH 102: Monday/Wednesday 5-6:20pm lab F 9-9:50am or 3-3:50pm with Dr. Rana
Prerequisites: PH 40, PSYC 60 or MATH 11 or COGS 14B or HDS 60. Open to JR, SR standing. Studentswith SO Standing must submit an Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to enroll.
- Number of seats being released for open registration: 50 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
- IMPORTANT: If you are planning on graduating in 2026 and have not yet completed this course, you MUST enroll in FALL 2025. If you have problems getting into the course during your first pass, please send the department a VAC message ASAP to let us know BEFORE your first pass has ended.
- NOTE: All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- REMINDER: We do not recommend students enroll in both PH 101 and PH 102 in the same quarter.
PH 110. Health Behavior and Chronic Diseases (4)
PH 110: Tuesday/Thursday: 11-12:20pm with Dr. Zoumas
Prerequisites: PH 40. Open to SO, JR, SR standing.
- Number of seats being released for open registration: 50 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
- IMPORTANT: If you are planning on graduating in 2026 and have not yet completed this course, you MUST enroll in FALL 2025. If you have problems getting into the course during your first pass, please send the department a VAC message ASAP to let us know BEFORE your first pass has ended.
- NOTE: All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
PH 120. Health Policies for Healthy Lifestyles (4)
PH 120: Monday/Wednesday/Friday^ 12-12:50pm with Dr. McMenamin
- ^NOTE: All Friday lectures will be asynchronous and will not be meeting in-person
- Midterm Exams: Two midterm exams will be held during lecture in-person during the regularly scheduled day/time
- Questions regarding the course schedule should be directed to the instructor
PH 120R: Monday*/Wednesday*/Friday^ 2-2:50pm with Dr. McMenamin (remote)
- *^NOTE: All Monday and Wednesday lectures are remote at the scheduled day/time, and all Friday lectures will be asynchronous and will not be meeting remotely
- Midterm Exams: Two In-Person Midterm Exams are required and are scheduled on 10/29 and 12/3 on Wednesdays from 7-7:50pm
- Questions regarding the course schedule should be directed to the instructor
Prerequisites: PH 40. Open to JR, SR standing. Students with SO Standing must submit an Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to enroll.
- Number of seats being released for open registration: 100 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
- IMPORTANT: If you are planning on graduating in 2026 and have not yet completed this course, you MUST enroll in FALL 2025. If you have problems getting into the course during your first pass, please send the department a VAC message ASAP to let us know BEFORE your first pass has ended.
- NOTE: All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
PH 130. Environmental and Occupational Health (4)
PH 130: Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:50am with Dr. Kayser
Prerequisites: PH 40, PH 101. Open to JR, SR standing.
- Number of seats being released for open registration: 60 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
- NOTE: All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
USP 143. The US Health-Care System (4)
USP 143: Tuesday/Thursday: 8-9:20am with Dr. Hinds
Prerequisites: none. Open to JR, SR standing.
- NOTE: Our department has no control over registration for USP 143. If you plan to graduate in Fall 2025 and have not yet taken USP 143, you MUST register for USP 143 during your first pass. Those graduating in 2026 can enroll in USP 143 in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026. If you have any problems enrolling in first pass, please contact the USP Department ASAP through the VAC. The USP Department does not respond to requests via phone or email.
PH 157. Race, Intersectionality, and Public Health (4)
PH 157: Tuesday/Thursday 11-12:20pm with Dr. Campbell
Prerequisites: PH 40. Open to SO, JR, SR standing. Students with SO Standing must submit an Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to enroll.
- Number of seats being released for open registration: 50 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
- NOTE: All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- REMINDER: This course fulfills 1 PH UDE course major requirement and fulfills the University DEI requirement.
PH 161. Clinical Nutrition in Public Health (4)
PH 161: Tuesday/Thursday 2-3:20pm with Dr. Zoumas
Prerequisites: PH 40. Open to SO, JR, SR standing.
- Number of seats being released for open registration: 50 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
- NOTE: All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- REMINDER: This course fulfills 1 PH UDE course major requirement.
PH 193. Public Health Capstone I (4)
PH 193 (Public Health Capstone I): Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-4:50pm with Dr. Zoumas
Prerequisites: PH 40, PH 101, PH 102, PH 110, PH 120, declared PB25-PB31 Major. All students MUST submit an Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to enroll.
- This class is only for students who will have minimally completed PH 40, PH 101, PH 102, PH 110, and PH 120 prior to FA25. Enrollment will open for second pass.
- Number of seats being released for open registration (second pass): 80
- NOTE: As a reminder all Capstone students are required to attend their PH 194 final exam Poster Session in-person, there are no exceptions. Please see below for attendance policy for the course and Poster Showcase.
- REMINDER: PH 193 is offered in the FALL and WINTER quarters.
BSPH Program Policy on Maximum Number of Absences
The BSPH Program policy includes that students must attend a minimum of 80% of each Capstone course in the sequence or the Honors Practicum sequence. Students will not pass PH 193/194 or PH 196AH/BH if they miss >20% of classes (for any reason). Regardless of a student's earned grade, any student who has missed more than the allowed number of absences (excused or unexcused) will fail the course and need to retake the course in a future quarter.
PH 194/PH 196BH Final: Poster Showcase Presentation
The final for PH 194 and PH 196BH is an in-person poster presentation of the Capstone project or Honors Practicum project at the Poster Showcase. The Poster Showcase is the final step in students culminating research project. It is designed to give students an in-person experience of sharing and discussing work with peers and faculty the same way that is expected of many public health professionals. It is an essential step in preparation for a career in the field of public health and a required final event of this PH 194 Capstone course and the PH 196BH course. Attendance to this event is mandatory for all students to pass the course. Students failing to attend will be required to retake the course in a future quarter. The final requirement of participating in the Poster Showcase is not merely a formality but a pivotal component of the students’ comprehensive research experience. It is crafted to provide a realistic experience that mirrors the professional expectations placed upon public health professionals. Engaging in this forum allows students to convey and deliberate over their findings with both peers and faculty, fostering a collaborative and scholarly environment. This Poster Showcase is indispensable in the academic and professional journey within the public health sphere. It equips students with the vital skills of communication, critical feedback reception, and networking, which are cornerstone abilities in the field. Moreover, it prepares them for the real-world scenario where sharing and defending their research findings is a common practice among public health professionals. The presentation and subsequent question-and-answer session are designed to simulate the professional conferences and symposiums where experts convene to exchange ideas and advance public health knowledge.