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 (see sample course sequence and curriculum information) to accommodate your busy schedule, with evening classes typically starting at 6 p.m. twice a week, while the rest of the coursework may be completed online. Some in-person meetings may occur, however 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
- Public Health Program Admission Dates
- Fall Quarter
- Public Health Program Format
- 100% online for all classes, on-campus/online (hyflex) option for one class per quarter.
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 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.
- While an Associate degree is not required, 90 credits of college-level course work with a minimum cumulative GPA across all college coursework of 2.0 is. More information is available in the College Catalog.
- Completion of at least 30 credits of College-level Academic Core courses with a minimum
of a 2.0 GPA in each class as follows:
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I (or equivalent) - 5 credits
- Any English class above ENGL& 101 or any Communications (CMST) course - 5 credits
- MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics (or equivalent) - 5 credits
- Any Social Sciences - 10 credits
- BIOL& 175 Human Biology with Lab (or equivalent) or BIOL& 242 Anatomy and Physiology II (or equivalent) - 5 credits
Public Health BAS Application
Admission Deadline
Priority Deadline
May 20, 2024
Rolling Admission
September 1, 2024
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
March 15, 2024
Entry Date
Next Entry: Fall Quarter 2024
Additional Application Information
- 2024 Public Health Admissions Application Information Session
- 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
June 25, 2024
7 p.m.
July 30, 2024
7 p.m.
August 13, 2024
7 p.m.
If these times do not work for you, please contact Gayle Simokura to schedule an information session at a different time.”
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 was $17,772 for the 2023-24 academic year. This estimate does not include any costs to complete the prerequisites for the program. Cost estimates for the 2024-25 academic year have not been released.For more information, please visit the Estimated Program Cost page.
The total estimated cost for residents of other U.S. states to complete the 90 total credits is only slightly more than for Washington State residents. The college provides a nonresident student waiver which covers the majority of the difference in cost between WA residents and residents of other states from the U.S. Please contact Enrollment Services for more information.
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.
