Public Health
The Lake Washington Institute of Technology Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health degree is designed for students who are passionate about health and wellness issues, such as childhood obesity, hypertension, healthcare disparities, infectious disease epidemics, the environment and health, and workplace safety, just to name a few. Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health (BASPH) program will be able to impact lives of communities and entire populations by researching and advocating for the health and protection of others. A career in Public Health is in high-demand in the Seattle area, the state of Washington, and around the world.
Our Classes Fit Your Schedule
LWTech’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health degree feature an evening format designed for working students. A combination of nighttime Microsoft Teams and online classes, our program is designed to accommodate your busy schedule, with evening classes typically starting at 6 p.m. at our Kirkland campus twice a week, while the rest of the coursework may be completed online. Some in-person meetings may occur, however during LWTech's remote operations, most of the classes will be held over Microsoft Teams; those that have an in-person option will also have a remote option.
Additional Public Health Program Information
Applicants to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health are selected on a competitive basis. This program has application and qualification requirements with an application deadline unique to the program. Program information sessions and specialized advising are available before applying to this program.
Public Health BAS Prerequisites
- Entry into the Public Health program requires completion of the general online application, as well as the application to the BAS in Public Health.
- If you have not already taken classes at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, you must fill out the online online application to receive a Student ID number and an LWTech issued email address. You will not be able to fill out the BAS application without completing this step.
- Associate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA across all college coursework of 2.5. Completion of at least thirty (30) credits of college-level academic core courses with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA in each required class. More information is available in the College Catalog.
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Completion of at least 30 credits of College-level Academic Core courses with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (previously listed as 2.5) in each class as follows:
- Communication Skills [Including ENGL& 101 English Composition I or equivalent and a second Communications (CMST) class or equivalent] - 10 credits
- Introduction to Statistics (MATH& 146 or equivalent) - 5 credits
- Social Sciences - 10 credits
- Natural/Physical Sciences – BIOL& 175 or BIOL& 242
Public Health BAS Application
Admission Deadline
Priority Deadline
May 19, 2023
Rolling Admission
August 25, 2023
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
March, 2023
Entry Date
Next Entry: Fall Quarter 2023
Application Fee
$50 non-refundable
Additional Application Information
Application Preview
To apply for the BAS degree, you must create a Self Service Center account. You may preview the BAS application by downloading a PDF of the first page.
Additional Admission Considerations
- International Students Apply via Office of International Programs & Global Education
- Adult Education: Basic Education for Adults (BEdA)
- New to Washington State: Learn more about determining residency status
- Justice Involved: Re-Entry Support for Students Who Have Been Justice Involved
- Undocumented citizens: See the residency affidavit and visit the undocumented students page for more information.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Public Health Information Sessions
These helpful sessions present an overview of the Public Health program and explain the admission process. Attendance is highly recommended for all applicants.
- All information sessions will be offered virtually.
- Email Gayle.Shimokura@lwtech.edu for the link.
Information Session Dates
- January 24, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
- February 28, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
- March 21, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
- April 20, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
- May 11, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
LWTech General Information Sessions
Not sure what program you want to apply to? Check out LWTech's general information sessions and weekly tours by going to LWTech.edu/Visit.
Academic Advising
For Academic Advising for the Public Health program, please email Mony Loeum.
To schedule an appointment with Mony, please email advising@lwtech.edu or call (425) 739-8300.
The total estimated cost for Washington State residents to complete the 90 total credits needed to complete the Public Health Program is $16,387. This estimate does not include any costs to complete the prerequisites for the program. For more information, please visit the Estimated Program Cost page.
The courses listed below are a suggested sequence
Fall Quarter
- PUBH 301 Public Health and Global Health Fundamentals 5 credits
- PUBH 320 Principles of Applied Epidemiology 5 credits
- PUBH 305 Determinants of Health 5 credits
Winter Quarter
- PUBH 410 Public Health Research Methods and Design 5 credits
- ENGL& 102 English Composition II 5 credits (or ENGL& 235 Technical Writing if ENGL& 102 completed prior)
- BIOL 311 Infectious and Chronic Diseases of Public Health Importance 5 credits
Spring Quarter
- MATH 351 Biostatistics 5 credits
- CMST 402 Principles of Public Health Communication 5 credits
- PHIL 301 Public Health Ethics 5 credits
Fall Quarter
- PUBH 420 Program Needs Assessment, Planning, and Implementation 5 credits
- PUBH 425 Community Health Education and Advocacy 5 credits
- PUBH 330 Public Health Leadership and Management 5 credits
Winter Quarter
- PUBH 315 Public Health Data Management and Analysis 5 credits
- PUBH 445 Professional Development and Capstone Preparation 5 credits
- PUBH 435 Program Evaluation and Health Survey Research 5 credits
Spring Quarter
- PUBH 430 Health Policy, Equity, and Justice 5 credits
- PUBH 455 Public Health Capstone 5 credits
- ENVS 321 Environmental and Occupational Health 5 credits
Explore Careers and Paths in Public Health
Next Steps: Continuing Your Education
A successful career in Public Health, sometimes requires further education. Many of LWTech's students pursue clinical degrees, such as Physician’s Assistant, Medical Doctorate, Nurse Practitioner programs, Master's in Nursing, etc. Others pursue master's or doctoral degrees in more related professions in the Public Health industry, such as Master's in Public Health, Master's in Health Administration, Master's in Health Informatics, Master of Science in Allied Health, etc. There are numerous universities that offer the appropriate degrees. For an inclusive list of schools and programs, check out SOPHAS, a centralized application services for schools and programs of public health.
Pursuing a Master's Degree
Oregon Institute of Technology
Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) offers a Master of Science in Allied health, Administrative Track, aligns with LWTech's Bachelor's of Applied Science in Public Health to allow graduates to continue their education. The articulation agreement between LWTech and OIT provides a path for graduates to transfer of up to nine equivalent credits for students who complete their BASPH at LWTech.
| LWTech Applied Bachelor's Courses | Quarter Units | OIT Graduate Courses | Quarter Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 351, Biostatistics | 3 | STAT 505, Biostatistics I | 3 |
| PHIL 301, Public Health Ethics | 3 | ALH 545, Legal and ethical Issues in Allied Health | 3 |
| Total LWTech Degree Credits | 6 | Total OIT Degree Credits | 6 |
To learn more about transferring to another college or university, please visit our Transferring from LWTech page.
