Spring 2026: Course Offerings & Enrollment Information

INSTRUCTIONS:

Due to high demand for our courses, we have reserved a number of seats in our Spring 2026 classes to help ensure that students graduate on time. This means that if you want to take one or more PH courses in Spring 2026, 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 spring schedule of classes posts on Friday, February 6th, and registration begins on Saturday, February 14th. 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 Spring 2026 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.

SP26 Zoom Scheduling Workshops:

Two SP26 Zoom Scheduling Workshops focusing on building a Spring schedule and identifying backup course options to support successful enrollment in impacted PH courses will be held on the following dates listed below. More details including the Zoom Links can be found on our Drop-In Advising and Events Calendar.

Friday, 2/6 from 1:30-2:30pm
Monday, 2/9 from 1-2pm

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 your 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 pre-authorized to enroll in a PH course MUST enroll in first pass for priority enrollment.

SP26 First Pass Course Clearances:
- PH 101 A00 - Declared Public Health majors planning to graduate in 2027 and who will not have completed PH 101 or PH 102 (at least one) by the end of WI26, have been cleared to enroll in PH 101 past the WebReg enrollment limit during their first pass. If you believe you meet these criteria but did not receive clearance, please send a VAC message to Public Health before first pass begins. All cleared students MUST enroll during their first pass to have a guaranteed a seat in PH 101 this spring.
- PH 110 A00 - Declared Public Health majors planning to graduate in 2027 and who will not have completed PH 110 or PH 120 (at least one) by the end of WI26, have been cleared to enroll in PH 110 past the WebReg enrollment limit during their first pass. If you believe you meet these criteria but did not receive clearance, please send a VAC message to Public Health before first pass begins. All cleared students MUST enroll during their first pass to have a guaranteed a seat in PH 110 this spring.
- PH 130 A00 - Declared Public Health majors planning to graduate in 2026 who have completed PH 193 with a grade of C- or higher, or who are currently enrolled in PH 193 this winter, have been cleared to enroll in PH 130 past the WebReg enrollment limit during their first pass. If you believe you meet these criteria but did not receive clearance, please send a VAC message to Public Health before first pass begins. All cleared students MUST enroll during their first pass to have a guaranteed a seat in PH 130 this spring.
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 Spring 2026. 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 SPRING 2026 PH CLASS SIZES

Course	Instructor	Anticipated Combined Class Size
PH 45	Nguyen, Annie	150
PH 50	Al Rousan, Tala	150
PH 88	Marquez, Becky	20
PH 91	White, Anne Zoumas, Christine	160
PH 101	Miller, Lindsay	80
PH 102	Rana, Brinda	160
PH 110	Campbell, Chadwick	80
PH 120	Nguyen, France	80
PH 130	Gould, Carlos	80
PH 155	Fielding-Miller, Rebecca	68
PH 162	Eikey, Elizabeth	40
PH 171	Burgos, Jose	40
PH 191	Beck, Ellen Bruno, William	45
PH 194	Larsen, Britta Marquez, Becky Marquez, Becky Nguyen, France Zoumas, Christine Zoumas, Christine	210
PH 196BH	Binkin, Nancy	20

PH 45. Introduction to Methods and Ethics in Public Health Research (4)

PH 45: Tuesday/Thursday 2-3:20pm; Discussion F 12-12:50pm, 1-1:50pm, 2-2:50pm, or 3-3:50pm with Dr. Nguyen

Prerequisites: PH 40. Open to FR, SO, JR, SR standing.

Number of seats being released for open registration: 140 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
NOTES:
- All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- Required for all Public Health Majors who entered UCSD in FA24 and later.

PH 50. Primary Care and Public Health (4)

PH 50: Tuesday/Thursday 8-9:20am with Dr. Al Rousan

Prerequisites: none. Open to FR, SO, JR, SR standing.

Number of seats being released for open registration: 140 (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 88. Learning Sustainable Wellbeing (1) (P/NP only)

PH 88: Thursday 12:30-1:50pm with Dr. Marquez

Prerequisites: none. Open to FR, SO, JR, SR standing.

Number of seats being released for open registration: 20
NOTES:
- All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- This course fulfills 1 unit of PH LDE major requirement.

PH 91. Doctor-Patient Interaction - Topics in Public Health (4)

PH 91: Monday/Wednesday/Friday^ 11-11:50am “Doctor-Patient Interaction” with Dr. White

Class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at the regularly scheduled time as listed on the UC San Diego Schedule of Classes and WebReg.
^All Friday lectures will be asynchronous and remote.
Questions regarding the course schedule should be directed to the instructor.

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: 75 (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 91. Health Promotion - Topics in Public Health (4)

PH 91: Monday/Wednesday/Friday^ 10-10:50am “Health Promotion” with Dr. Zoumas

Class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at the regularly scheduled time as listed on the UC San Diego Schedule of Classes and WebReg.
^All Friday lectures will be synchronous and remote.
Questions regarding the course schedule should be directed to the instructor.

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: 75 (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: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1-1:50pm with Dr. Miller

Prerequisites: PH 40, PSYC 60 or MATH 11 or COGS 14B or HDS 60. 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: 25 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
NOTE:
- IMPORTANT: Declared Public Health majors planning to graduate in 2027 and who will not have completed PH 101 or PH 102 (at least one) by the end of WI26, have been cleared to enroll in PH 101 past the WebReg enrollment limit during their first pass. If you believe you meet these criteria but did not receive clearance, please send a VAC message to Public Health before first pass begins. All cleared students MUST enroll during their first pass to have a guaranteed a seat in PH 101 this spring.
- All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- 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: Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-4:50pm; Lab W 3-3:50pm or 4-4:50pm & Tuesday/Thursday 5-6:20pm; Lab W 5-5:50pm or 6-6:50pm with Dr. Rana

Prerequisites: PH 40, PSYC 60 or MATH 11 or COGS 14B or HDS 60. 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: 120 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
NOTE:
- IMPORTANT: If you are planning on graduating in 2027 and have not yet completed at least one of the following courses (PH 101/PH 102), you MUST enroll in either PH 101 or PH 102 SPRING 2026. If you have problems getting into either PH 101 or PH 102 during your first pass, please send the department a VAC message ASAP to let us know BEFORE your first pass has ended.
- All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- 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. Campbell

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:
- IMPORTANT: Declared Public Health majors planning to graduate in 2027 and who will not have completed PH 110 or PH 120 (at least one) by the end of WI26, have been cleared to enroll in PH 110 past the WebReg enrollment limit during their first pass. If you believe you meet these criteria but did not receive clearance, please send a VAC message to Public Health before first pass begins. All cleared students MUST enroll during their first pass to have a guaranteed a seat in PH 110 this spring.
- 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: Tuesday/Thursday: 9:30-10:50am with Dr. Nguyen

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: 60 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
NOTE:
- IMPORTANT: If you are planning on graduating in 2027 and have not yet completed at least one of the following courses (PH 110/PH 120), you MUST enroll in either PH 110 or PH 120 SPRING 2026. If you have problems getting into either PH 110 or PH 120 during your first pass, please send the department a VAC message ASAP to let us know BEFORE your first pass has ended.
- 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: Monday/Wednesday 5-6:20pm with Dr. Gould

Prerequisites: PH 40, PH 101. Open to JR, SR standing.

Update: PH 130 has filled in first pass. Students with senior standing who wish to enroll should add themselves to the waitlist at the very start of their second pass. It is highly unlikely that additional seats will become available for juniors this spring. The waitlist will be prioritized during the first two weeks of second pass.

Reminder: Declared Public Health majors planning to graduate in 2026 who have earned a C- or higher in PH 193, or who are currently enrolled in PH 193 this winter, have been authorized to enroll beyond the course limit and may still enroll during first pass. To secure the guaranteed seat, you must follow the enrollment instructions exactly as provided in first pass.

Number of seats being released for open registration: 30 (any remaining seats after released seats have filled will first be prioritized for declared Public Health Majors)
NOTE:
- IMPORTANT: Declared Public Health majors planning to graduate in 2026 who have completed PH 193 with a grade of C- or higher, or who are currently enrolled in PH 193 this winter, have been cleared to enroll in PH 130 past the WebReg enrollment limit during their first pass. If you believe you meet these criteria but did not receive clearance, please send a VAC message to Public Health before first pass begins. All cleared students MUST enroll during their first pass to have a guaranteed a seat in PH 130 this spring.
- All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.

PH 155. Qualitative Research for Global Public Health (4)

PH 155: Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-1:50pm with Dr. Fielding-Miller

Prerequisites: PH 40. Open to SO, JR, SR standing.

Number of seats being released for open registration: 68 (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.
- This course fulfills 1 PH UDE major requirement or 1 Community Health Sciences Concentration UDE.

PH 162. Digital Consumer Health (4)

PH 162: Tuesday/Thursday 2-3:20pm with Dr. Eikey

Prerequisites: PH 40. Open to SO, JR, SR standing.

- Number of seats being released for open registration: 40 (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.
  - This course fulfills 1 PH UDE major requirement.

PH 171. Field Epidemiology and Outbreak Investigations (4)

PH 171: Monday 5-7:50pm with Dr. Burgos

Prerequisites: PH 40, PH 101. Open to JR, SR standing.

Number of seats being released for open registration: 40 (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.
- This course fulfills 1 PH UDE major requirement, 1 Climate and Enviromental Sciences Concentration UDE, or 1 Epidemiology Concentration UDE.

PH 191. Access, Leadership, and Renewal - Topics in Public Health (4)

PH 191: Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:50am "Access, Leadership, and Renewal" with Dr. Beck

Prerequisites: PH 40. Open to JR, SR standing. All students MUST submit an Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to enroll.

This course will focus on three themes 1) Access to health care across the nation 2) Skills in Leadership 3) Personal and Professional Renewal. The goal of this course is to create a safe and supportive learning environment in which the students can explore current issues related to access to care, develop skills in self-awareness, communication, and leadership, and explore and address personal and professional renewal and well-being. Evaluation/grades will be based on class attendance, in-class participation in discussions and activities, and completion of video, oral, and written assignments, reflections, and presentations.

Number of seats being released for open registration: 40 (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.
- This course fulfills 1 PH UDE major requirement.

PH 191. Public Health and Humanitarian Response - Topics in Public Health (4)

PH 191: Tuesday/Thursday 5-6:20pm "Public Health and Humanitarian Response" with Dr. Bruno

Prerequisites: PH 40. Open to JR, SR standing. All students MUST submit an Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to enroll.

Humanitarian response forms the foundation of the global effort to mitigate the devastating effects armed conflict and natural disasters can have on vulnerable populations. Since the latter half of the 20th century, humanitarianism has also played an increasingly prominent role in the broader context of global politics and human rights advocacy. Through research and practice, public health professionals are at the forefront of humanitarian response and have had a prominent role in increasing its effectiveness and professionalization.

This course introduces students to the history, principles, and practice of humanitarian response, with a focus on the role of public health professionals in mitigating the effects of armed conflict and natural disasters. The course is divided into three parts: (1) the history of humanitarianism, (2) core public health content areas in humanitarian contexts such as water, sanitation, nutrition, gender, reproductive health, and mental health, and (3) contemporary humanitarian crises. Students will critically examine successes, failures, and ongoing challenges in humanitarian response through case studies, readings, discussions, and projects.

Number of seats being released for open registration: 5
NOTE:
- All students interested in enrolling should waitlist at the very beginning of second pass if the class is full.
- This course fulfills 1 PH UDE major requirement.

PH 194. Public Health Capstone II (4)

PH 194. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 12-12:50pm, 1-1:50pm, or 2-2:50pm & Tuesday/Thursday 11-12:20pm, 12:30-1:50pm, or 2-3:20pm "Public Health Capstone II"

Prerequisites: PH 40, PH 101, PH 102, PH 110, PH 120, PH 193 declared PB25-PB31 Major.

All Information listed below and more can be found on the SP26 PH 194 Public Health Capstone II Information Regarding PH 194 Placement Handout attached here and posted on the WI26 PH 193 CANVAS page.

The BSPH Program will offer multiple sections of PH 194 this spring. To ensure all eligible 2026 graduating students receive seats in the required Public Health Capstone, please make sure to fill out the preferences form (link provided below).

SP26 PH 194: Public Health Capstone II - Course Day/Time Preferences Form (link)

Form opens: 9:00am on Monday, February 9th, 2026
Form closes: 11:59pm on Thursday, February 19th, 2026

Please DO NOT submit EASy requests for PH 194 enrollment; all EASy requests to enroll in PH 194 will be DENIED. Reviewing unnecessary EASy requests slows down the placement process, so we appreciate your patience.

Eligible students who submit their preferences by the deadline will receive a VAC message with their PH 194 section placement during second pass enrollment (no later than March 11th).

Clearance to enroll will be after winter 2026 grades posts. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Health Advising Office through the VAC http://vac.ucsd.edu.

IMPORTANT: You MUST fill out the preference form no later than 11:59pm on February 19th for PH 194 course day/time preference consideration. Only students who have filled out the preference form completely including ranking all PH 194 sections will have their preferences considered. The BSPH Program will try its best to get you into your one of your top three choice PH 194 courses however we can't guarantee anyone's priority selection.

One SP26 Capstone Enrollment Zoom Drop-In Q&A on Wednesday, February 11th from 1-2:30pm to answer any questions regarding Capstone Placement and the Preference Form. (Drop-In Advising and Events Calendar)

Placement Timeline:

2/9/26	Form opens at 9:00am for student preference submissions
2/19/26	Form closes at 11:59pm
2/20/26 – 3/10/26 (or before if placements are finalized earlier)	BSPH Program reviews all submissions for placement
3/11/26 (or before if placements are finalized earlier)	Placement decisions released in the VAC SP26 PH 194: Capstone II Day/Time Waitlist Form opens (including for students who missed the original deadline)
3/24/26	WI26 course grades due by 11:59pm
3/26/26	Students with placements in their VAC are cleared to enroll in their assigned section by end of day
3/30/26	First day of spring quarter Waitlist form closes and placements are final at this point

This class is only for students who will have minimally completed PH 40, PH 101, PH 102, PH 110, PH 120, and PH 193 prior to SP26. Clearance to enroll will happen after PH 193 grades have posted.
NOTE:
- As a reminder all students are required to attend their PH 194/196BH final exam Poster Session in-person, there are no exceptions. Please see below for attendance policy for the course and Poster Showcase.
- PH 194 is offered in the WINTER and SPRING 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.

PH 196BH. Public Health Honors Practicum II (6)

PH 196BH. Tuesday/Thursday 11-12:20pm "Public Health Honors Practicum II" with Dr. Binkin

Prerequisites: PH 40, PH 101, PH 102, PH 110, PH 120, PH 196BH and declared PB25-PB31 Major.

This class is only for students who have applied and were accepted into this year’s Honors Practicum. Clearance to enroll will happen once fall grades have posted.
NOTE:
- As a reminder all students are required to attend their PH 194/196BH final exam Poster Session in-person, there are no exceptions. Please see below for attendance policy for the course and Poster Showcase.
- PH 196BH is offered in the SPRING quarter.

BSPH Program Policy on Maximum Number of Absences

PH 194/PH 196BH Final: Poster Showcase Presentation