Degrees & Curriculum

The following degrees and certificates are offered as part of the Public Health program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech). 

Class Schedule

Public Health BAS Degree and Curriculum Information

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

Refer to the College Catalog for full list of requirements.