Charles P. Holmes, PhD, MPSH

Dr. Charles P. Holmes is a full professor and serves as Chair of the Master of Public Health program and Chair of the Institutional Review Board (I.R.B.) in the Global College of Professional Advancement at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

He obtained his Ph.D. in Community Health and Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.) from the University of Illinois. Before his graduate studies, Dr. Holmes earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Eastern Illinois University.

Dr. Holmes has been a collegiate instructor in public health and health education—both online and in person—for over a decade. He spent his first six years with the University of Illinois in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health. In Colorado, he has taught at Columbia College, Metropolitan State University, and the University of Denver, where he continues to serve as an evening lecturer on advanced research writing and design. Dr. Holmes joined the University of Arizona Global Campus in July 2013 and teaches courses ranging from Introduction to Health Education (HPR 231) to the Master of Public Health Capstone (MPH 699).

During his tenure at UAGC, Dr. Holmes has received numerous accolades, including being designated a Master Teacher, Faculty Career Champion, and Faculty Collaborator Award recipient, along with several community-level recognitions for service.

He is an active member of the American Public Health Association (A.P.H.A.), the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE), and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (A.A.F.S.). In addition to his professional memberships, Dr. Holmes serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Health Education & Behavior, the Teaching and Learning Conference, and the UAGC Research Symposium.

Dr. Holmes’s research focuses on health education policy, curriculum development, and comparative health systems. Most recently, he was invited to speak nationally on the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in multiple national presentations.