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Program Overview

If you are a healthcare professional with strong interpersonal and problem–solving skills and a desire to help others, then Seattle Central's Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Allied Health—Community Health and Education may be right for you. With this degree, you will receive the education and training needed to promote health and prevent disease within communities.

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Allied Health: Community Health and Education Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS)

Expand career opportunities and build on two-year technical degrees with BAS programs that emphasize hands-on learning, typically focused on a particular industry.

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  • Credits to complete: 180.0
  • Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 3 to 6 | Part Time - 5 to 10

Whether you're an interested student or a healthcare professional looking to take that next step, it's never been easier to complete your career training in Community Health and Education. Here's how to get started in this Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health degree in Community Health and Education at Seattle Central College:

Eligibility Requirements:

  • An allied health background, demonstrated in one of the following ways:
    • A certificate of at least 10 credits in an allied health field from a regionally accredited institution
    • An AAS–T / AAS degree in an allied health field from a regionally accredited institution
    • A state–issued credential in an allied health field
    • At least 1 year of work experience in an allied health field
  • An associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with at least a 2.5 overall GPA.
    • Acceptable degrees include the following: Associate of Applied Science–Transfer (AAS–T) or Associate of Science (AAS) degree in an Allied Health field, Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate in Business (AB), Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
    • Need an associate degree? Learn more about our new dual degree pathways.
    • All transcripts will be considered in determining program entry.
  • Completion of ENGL& 101 Composition I with at least a 2.0.
  • Math eligibility demonstrated in one of the following ways:
    • Completion of MATH& 146 or another approved statistics class with a grade of at least 2.0 in the past 5 years, OR
    • Current eligibility for MATH& 146 or MATH 136

Steps to Enroll:

  1. Contact the Program Manager at AlliedHealthBAS@seattlecolleges.edu or attend a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree Information Session for more information.
  2. Complete the 5-Step Enrollment Process for Seattle Central College, which includes placement testing and transcript evaluations to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.
  3. Apply now for the Community Health & Education program.

If you would like to complete the pre-Physician Assistant option of the Community Health and Education program, please visit the pre-Physician Assistant web page to learn about that program and complete the specific pre-Physician Assistant application instead.

The healthcare industry is growing substantially in our region and nationally, and demand for qualified community health educators is projected to increase 21 percent by 2022 according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. This bachelor's degree track opens the door for you to work as a Health Educator or Community Health Professional in a variety of settings, including:

  • Nonprofit health organizations
  • Government agencies
  • Hospitals
  • Medical clinics
  • Colleges

Our courses prepare students to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) examination offered through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Learn more about the CHES exam and eligibility.

MEDEX NorthwestIf you are interested in a career as a Physician Assistant (PA), the pre-Physician Assistant option of the Community Health & Education program can help you meet the academic admissions requirements for the Physician Assistant master's degree at the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine's MEDEX Northwest program.

The Community Health and Education program is designed especially for working professionals. In this flexible program, you can earn your applied bachelor’s degree at either a part-time or full-time pace, and we accept students quarterly. All the core classes of the program are taught in a hybrid style (combining reduced face-to-face time with online learning), with the in-person meetings scheduled for weekday evenings.

Seattle Central College's Health Education Specialist program is intended to meet the educational requirements for licensing/certification in the State of Washington only. Seattle Central College has not determined if the Health Education Specialist curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensing/certification in any other state. Additional information about licensure/certification concerns can be found on the NC-SARA webpage. Please contact eLearning with any questions at eLearning@seattlecolleges.edu.