Departmental Advisors
MPH, MSPH
Josue Martinez 801-587-7896
PhD, MSTAT Biostat
Josue Martinez 801-587-7896
Departmental Notes

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

THIS DEPARTMENT ENFORCES UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES. Please note that the registration system may not factor in transfer work when determining if prerequisites have been met. If you are unable to register for a course and think you have met the prerequisite(s), please contact an advisor from this department to inquire about obtaining a permission code. You may be administratively dropped from a course if the prerequisite has not been met.

PBHLT 5520 - 001 Pub Health & Surgery

PBHLT 5520 - 001 Pub Health & Surgery

  • Class Number: 10509
  • Instructor: BENSON, LOWELL S
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 18

PBHLT 5521 - 001 Public Health & Surgery

PBHLT 5521 - 001 Public Health & Surgery

  • Class Number: 10510
  • Instructor: BENSON, LOWELL S
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

PBHLT 5530 - 001 Global Health

PBHLT 5530 - 001 Global Health

  • Class Number: 10520
  • Instructor: BENSON, LOWELL S
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 28

PBHLT 6100 - 001 Biostatistics I


Course offers an optional Zoom lab Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm.

PBHLT 6100 - 001 Biostatistics I

  • Class Number: 10521
  • Instructor: GREN, LISA H
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 46

Course offers an optional Zoom lab Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm.
  • Class Number: 13333
  • Instructor: BALCH, ALFRED
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $69.06
  • Seats Available: 23

PBHLT 6240 - 090 Health Communications


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PBHLT 6240 - 090 Health Communications

  • Class Number: 11752
  • Instructor: WATERS, Blake
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -7

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PBHLT 6300 - 001 Epidemiology I


In-person classes are subject to change based on departmental and university guidance.

PBHLT 6300 - 001 Epidemiology I

  • Class Number: 10522
  • Instructor: PORUCZNIK, CHRISTINA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $40.74
  • Seats Available: 41

In-person classes are subject to change based on departmental and university guidance.

PBHLT 6320 - 002 Qual Mix Methods in PH

PBHLT 6320 - 002 Qual Mix Methods in PH

  • Class Number: 19628
  • Instructor: FROST, CAREN
  • Instructor: O'FARRELL, KATE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $67.06
  • Seats Available: 16

PBHLT 6530 - 001 Global Health

PBHLT 6530 - 001 Global Health

  • Class Number: 10523
  • Instructor: BENSON, LOWELL S
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 41

PBHLT 6550 - 001 PH Plan/Eval/Implmnt


In-person classes are subject to change based on departmental and university guidance.

PBHLT 6550 - 001 PH Plan/Eval/Implmnt

  • Class Number: 10524
  • Instructor: WATERS, Blake
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 36

In-person classes are subject to change based on departmental and university guidance.

PBHLT 6640 - 001 Hlth Disparities and PH

PBHLT 6640 - 001 Hlth Disparities and PH

  • Class Number: 11753
  • Instructor: Lopez, Ivette
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

PBHLT 6645 - 001 Modifying Hlth Behavior

PBHLT 6645 - 001 Modifying Hlth Behavior

  • Class Number: 13473
  • Instructor: WATERS, Blake
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 34

PBHLT 6700 - 001 Envir & Biol Science PH


In-person classes are subject to change based on departmental and university guidance.

PBHLT 6700 - 001 Envir & Biol Science PH

  • Class Number: 10525
  • Instructor: WATERS, Blake
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 55

In-person classes are subject to change based on departmental and university guidance.
  • Class Number: 18516
  • Instructor: Shoaf, Kim
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 23

PBHLT 6900 - 001 Public Health Capstone

PBHLT 6900 - 001 Public Health Capstone

  • Class Number: 11754
  • Instructor: TALBOYS, SHARON
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 19

PBHLT 6950 - 015 Readings Public Health

PBHLT 6950 - 015 Readings Public Health

  • Class Number: 10540
  • Instructor: SINGH, TEJINDER
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PBHLT 6950 - 016 Readings Public Health

PBHLT 6950 - 016 Readings Public Health

  • Class Number: 10541
  • Instructor: SCHLIEP, KAREN
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

PBHLT 6954 - 015 Independent Study

PBHLT 6954 - 015 Independent Study

  • Class Number: 10557
  • Instructor: SINGH, TEJINDER
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

PBHLT 6955 - 001 Independent Study - MD

PBHLT 6955 - 001 Independent Study - MD

  • Class Number: 10561
  • Instructor: SINGH, TEJINDER
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PBHLT 6958 - 003 Reproductive Epidemiology


This class meets with Utah Asia Campus section PBHLT 6958-301 via IVC and follows the Asia Campus meeting dates and times. The class will meet 02/06/2022 to 03/24/2022. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PBHLT 6958 - 003 Reproductive Epidemiology

  • Class Number: 16126
  • Instructor: NAJMABADI, SHAHPAR
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: Interactive Video Conferencing
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 35

This class meets with Utah Asia Campus section PBHLT 6958-301 via IVC and follows the Asia Campus meeting dates and times. The class will meet 02/06/2022 to 03/24/2022. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PBHLT 6960 - 001 Public Health Practicum

PBHLT 6960 - 001 Public Health Practicum

  • Class Number: 10562
  • Instructor: SINGH, TEJINDER
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.5 - 6.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $21.00 - $252.00
  • Seats Available: 4

PBHLT 6970 - 018 Statistical Investigatn

PBHLT 6970 - 018 Statistical Investigatn

  • Class Number: 12852
  • Instructor: STODDARD, GREGORY
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 8.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

PBHLT 6970 - 021 Statistical Investigatn

PBHLT 6970 - 021 Statistical Investigatn

  • Class Number: 12855
  • Instructor: SHEN, JINCHENG
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 8.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

PBHLT 6971 - 016 Biostatistics Pract

PBHLT 6971 - 016 Biostatistics Pract

  • Class Number: 10578
  • Instructor: HUNG, MAN
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

PBHLT 6971 - 018 Biostatistics Pract

PBHLT 6971 - 018 Biostatistics Pract

  • Class Number: 10580
  • Instructor: STODDARD, GREGORY
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PBHLT 6975 - 016 Project Res-MSPH

PBHLT 6975 - 016 Project Res-MSPH

  • Class Number: 10597
  • Instructor: SINGH, TEJINDER
  • Component: Special Projects
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.5 - 10.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PBHLT 6977 - 003 Thesis Research-MSPH

PBHLT 6977 - 003 Thesis Research-MSPH

  • Class Number: 10601
  • Instructor: VANDERSLICE, JAMES A
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.5 - 10.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PBHLT 6977 - 012 Thesis Research-MSPH

PBHLT 6977 - 012 Thesis Research-MSPH

  • Class Number: 10516
  • Instructor: HASHIBE, MIA
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.5 - 10.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PBHLT 6977 - 020 Thesis Research-MSPH

PBHLT 6977 - 020 Thesis Research-MSPH

  • Class Number: 10604
  • Instructor: SINGH, TEJINDER
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.5 - 10.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PBHLT 7081 - 001 Writing & Communication

PBHLT 7081 - 001 Writing & Communication

  • Class Number: 13332
  • Instructor: SCHAEFER, CAMIE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 21

PBHLT 7100 - 001 Bio II

PBHLT 7100 - 001 Bio II

  • Class Number: 10607
  • Instructor: MERRILL, RAY M
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 15
  • Class Number: 15378
  • Instructor: WILSON, ANDREW
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Interactive Video Conferencing
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 20

PBHLT 7130 - 001 Longitud Data Analysis


The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

PBHLT 7130 - 001 Longitud Data Analysis

  • Class Number: 10608
  • Instructor: WANG, JING
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $96.47
  • Seats Available: 20

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

PBHLT 7310 - 002 Prep Eff Res Proposals

PBHLT 7310 - 002 Prep Eff Res Proposals

  • Class Number: 16031
  • Instructor: HASHIBE, MIA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 17

PBHLT 7950 - 020 Public Health Readings

PBHLT 7950 - 020 Public Health Readings

  • Class Number: 10625
  • Instructor: SINGH, TEJINDER
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PBHLT 7950 - 022 Public Health Readings

PBHLT 7950 - 022 Public Health Readings

  • Class Number: 10626
  • Instructor: SCHLIEP, KAREN
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

PBHLT 7954 - 009 Independent Study PH

PBHLT 7954 - 009 Independent Study PH

  • Class Number: 10633
  • Instructor: PORUCZNIK, CHRISTINA
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PBHLT 7954 - 020 Independent Study PH

PBHLT 7954 - 020 Independent Study PH

  • Class Number: 10642
  • Instructor: SINGH, TEJINDER
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PBHLT 7970 - 004 Dissertation

PBHLT 7970 - 004 Dissertation

  • Class Number: 10646
  • Instructor: VANDERSLICE, JAMES A
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 14.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

PBHLT 7970 - 008 Dissertation

PBHLT 7970 - 008 Dissertation

  • Class Number: 10650
  • Instructor: GREN, LISA H
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 14.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

PBHLT 7970 - 012 Dissertation

PBHLT 7970 - 012 Dissertation

  • Class Number: 10654
  • Instructor: HASHIBE, MIA
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 14.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

PBHLT 7970 - 013 Dissertation

PBHLT 7970 - 013 Dissertation

  • Class Number: 10655
  • Instructor: JONES Guthrie, JESSICA L
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 14.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

PBHLT 7970 - 018 Dissertation

PBHLT 7970 - 018 Dissertation

  • Class Number: 10658
  • Instructor: Shoaf, Kim
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 14.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

PBHLT 7970 - 020 Dissertation

PBHLT 7970 - 020 Dissertation

  • Class Number: 10659
  • Instructor: SINGH, TEJINDER
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 14.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PBHLT 7970 - 021 Dissertation

PBHLT 7970 - 021 Dissertation

  • Class Number: 10660
  • Instructor: SCHLIEP, KAREN
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 14.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

PBHLT 7980 - 001 Faculty Consultation

PBHLT 7980 - 001 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 10661
  • Instructor: SINGH, TEJINDER
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 15

PBHLT 7990 - 001 Continuing Registration

PBHLT 7990 - 001 Continuing Registration

  • Class Number: 10662
  • Instructor: SINGH, TEJINDER
  • Component: Continuing Registration
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 7