Lake Washington Institute of Technology 2018-2019 Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health INTRODUCTION Admission criteria for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health reflect an approach that includes the student s academic record, personal characteristics, and potential to work in Public Health related capacities. Applicants are admitted for a Fall quarter start. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology has admission requirements beyond those necessary for general admission to the college. Please follow all directions in this application carefully. Failure to comply with the process described within may result in disqualification from the admissions pool. SUCCESS Our faculty believes that success in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health program requires a commitment of time and energy to your studies. To help with this requirement, the College offers a staff of caring, professional student development advisers. These advisers can assist with early intervention, crisis intervention, and general educational planning for prerequisites prior to application. To contact the Student Development office email: advising@lwtech.edu or call (425)-739-8300. ACCREDITATION Lake Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities at the associate degree and baccalaureate degree level. CONTACT INFORMATION Student Success Navigator: Michael Leary (425) 739-8100 X8558 michael.leary@lwtech.edu Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health: Public Health Program Page Enrollment Services: (425) 739-8104 selective.admission@lwtech.edu (Attn: Public Health) Financial Aid: (425) 739-8106 Financial Aid financialaid@lwtech.edu To request disability accommodations in the application process, contact: Disability Support Services Phone: (425) 739-8300 Email: dssinfo@lwtech.edu Fax: (425) 739-8275 1
APPLICATION INFORMATION Generally, applicants to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health program must meet the following criteria: Be eligible for admission to Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Complete of all Admission Requirements Have all foreign transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved agency. o Contact enrollment Services for more information. Satisfy the minimum grade point average stated in this packet Submit a completed Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health Application to LWTech Enrollment Services Fall Quarter 2018 Program Start September 24, 2018 IMPORTANT DATES Priority Deadline is on or before May 25, 2018 Hand Deliver Application to: Enrollment Services walk-up windows: West 201, Kirkland Campus Mail Application to: 11605 132 nd Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 postmarked on or before May 27th, consider a Return Receipt Requested form from your post office INFORMATION SESSIONS These helpful sessions present an overview of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health program. Sessions: Are available on campus Last one hour and include time for questions Do not require an RSVP Are highly recommended for all applicants For a list of upcoming session dates or access to the online version, go to the Public Health department website at: www.lwtech.edu/academics/public-health or Choose the Bachelor s Degrees link on the LWTech homepage and click on the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health link 2
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Completion of requirements for an earned Applied Associate Degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 90 quarter credits in a Health Science related field of study or 90 earned college credits when applicable. 1 2. Completion of 30 credits of General Education with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA in each class 2 Required Courses Credits Description of Courses Communication Skills Introduction Statistics to 10 credits 5credits Must include ENGL&101 or equivalent and one Speech or additional English writing course at the 100 or 200 level MATH&146 or equivalent Social Sciences 10 credits Any college level course Natural Sciences 5credits 3. Minimum Cumulative 2.5 GPA across all college coursework Course with a lab component required 4. Two recommendation forms attesting to the student s ability to succeed at the baccalaureate level. One from a college/university instructor and one from an employer (such as a supervisor). For students without previous work history you may use two college instructors or your college advisor. 5. Response to essay question 6. Payment of $50 non-refundable application fee 1 Health Science is defined as involved with the delivery of health or related services pertaining to the identification, evaluation and prevention of diseases and disorders; dietary and nutrition services; rehabilitation and health systems management, among others according to the Association of Schools of Health Science Professions. Students with a degree other than a Health Science field of study may be considered at the discretion of the admissions selection team. 2 If you have not completed all general education requirements or your Health Science related degree by the application deadline, you may still be considered for admission if you supply a written plan describing when you will complete your degree OR when, where and what general education classes you will complete before the first day of Fall quarter 2016. Please refer to page 5 to provide plan. 3
SELECTION CRITERIA Applicants will be selected by admissions committee review based on the points assigned to each application element listed below. Application Requirements Cumulative College Level Associate Degree GPA Max. Points Notes 40 Multiply cumulative GPA by 10 to determine total points Entrance Essay Question 40 Based on evaluation rubric (40 points) Recommendation Forms 20 Based on evaluation rubric (10 points each) TOTAL 100 APPLICANT ESSAY QUESTIONS Minimum Standard: Essays should exhibit effective communication skills consistent with work in Public Health. Essay question responses are evaluated on content, clarity of message, grammar and spelling. Essay Question: In the BASPH program, students will have the opportunity to work in groups on projects similar to what they would experience in a work environment in the field. Please write a brief statement about the benefits you ve experienced, and the challenges you've faced working in groups that are both culturally and professionally diverse in membership. Your essay question responses must: Be typed Address all parts of each question Be double spaced You have a minimum of one page and a maximum of 2 pages to answer the essay questions. Please note: Any evidence of plagiarism or academic dishonesty in your application materials will render your application unacceptable and all materials will be forwarded to the conduct officer for review and possible adjudication. RE-APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS If the applicant is denied admission and would like their application carried over to the next admissions cycle, the student must contact Admissions by email with this request at selective.admission@lwtech.edu, Attention: Public Health Admissions. Re-applicants must submit a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health application (self-reporting form, checklist, admissions application) for re-application and are responsible for submitting new supporting documents (if any) they want the committee to consider. Items are to be submitted on or before the deadline in one large envelope to Enrollment Services, West 201, walk up windows area. These items will be combined with your current file to make up a complete application. An applicant may only apply once per admissions cycle. 4
Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health SECTION 1 - PERSONAL INFORMATION LWTECH Student Number: Last Name First Name Middle Initial Address, including apartment number City State Zip Code Day Phone Ext. Evening Phone Ext. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Email Address: LWTECH Campus Email* Previous Names 1. 2. *All email from Admissions will be sent to your LWTech email account. This includes notification of selection results. SECTION 2-APPLICANT COURSE SELF-REPORTING FORM (Include this page with your application) College Name Name of Earned Degree Year graduated or date you will graduate (must be by end of summer 2018) Please list all completed general education classes below and your plan to finish any of the 30 credits of general education before Fall 2018. For planned courses list IP for in progress in the grade column. College Name Required Course Communication Skills: English Composition ENGL& 101 Exact Course Number/Title Term/Year Credits* Grade Communication Skills: (5 credits 100/200 level speech or ENGL writing course) MATH& 146: Intro to Statistics (5 credits) Social science: (5 credits) Social science: (5 credits) Natural Science (lab course): 5 credits 5
*If your transcripts uses semester credit grading, multiply the semester credits by 1.5 to convert to quarter credits. ADMISSION CHECKLIST Please use this checklist to ensure that you have all the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health. When you have completed all of the requirements, please submit everything below together in a single large envelope as described on page 1 of this application, the college will not consider incomplete applications. This completed checklist must be submitted with the application I plan on attending: Full Time (15 credits) Part Time (5-10 credits) * Note: Courses offered 1X per year; information is used for program planning purposes and does not commit you to any course of action and is not used in the selection process. Official transcripts from every college attended even if you did not earn your Associates from that college (include agency assessed transcript if from foreign institution). Please list included transcripts below Please check this box if one of your transcripts is from LWTech. You do not need to submit a copy of it with this application List all previous colleges attended Applicant Course Self Reporting Form (page 5) Personal information and education self-report form (page5) Admissions checklist and signature page-(pages 6-7) Responses to Essay Question (page 4 2 recommendation forms: 1 Faculty Recommendation and 1 professional or two college faculty or college advisor(sealed envelope, recommender signature over back) Communication Skills ENGL&101 - English Composition 5 credits Communication Skills (as specified on page 3) 5 credits MATH&146 Intro. to Statistics 5 credits Social Science 5 credits Natural Science Lab Course preferred 5 Credits $50 check for non-refundable application fee or copy of LWTech Cashier s Receipt NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Lake Washington Institute of Technology reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity in education regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender, marital status, genetic information, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with College policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. 6
As stated In Chapter 7, section 47 of the LWTech Policy manual and codified in WAC 495D-121-320, the student code of conduct applies to all students from the time of application though actual receipt of a degree, even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after classes end. Please see the student handbook for more information. Signature: In signing these forms, you certify that to the best of your knowledge the statements made in this application are complete and true. You acknowledge that failure to disclose and submit official transcripts from all schools, colleges, or universities attended and failure to disclose and submit complete and accurate information may result in the denial of admission or subsequent dismissal from Lake Washington Institute of Technology. You understand that your application is incomplete without your signature. I verify that all requirements indicated have been completed and are included in my admissions packet. I HAVE KEPT A COPY OF THIS ENTIRE ADMISSIONS PACKET FOR MY RECORDS. Signature Date 7
Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health Applicant Recommendation Form for faculty Page 1 A. APPLICANT INFORMATION (This section is to be completed by the Applicant. Please print.) To the Applicant: Complete section A and then give this form to the person completing your recommendation, along with a stamped envelope addressed to you. When you receive your completed, sealed recommendation forms, leave them in the signed envelope and include with your Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health Program application packet. Applicant Last Name Applicant First Name Middle Initial Today s Date Applicant Address (Street) (City) (State and ZIP Code) According to the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, students are guaranteed access to educational records concerning them, unless that right is waived. Your signature below is optional: however, you (applicant) should check with recommender to ensure that he/she is willing to submit this form without the guarantee of confidentiality. I hereby waive any and all rights to inspect and review this recommendation, and I give my permission for this reference to remain confidential between Lake Washington Institute of Technology and the recommender. Signature of Applicant Date B. RECOMMENDATION (The following sections are to be completed by the Recommender) To the Recommender: The applicant is seeking admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. To help us assess the applicant s ability to successfully complete this program, we would appreciate your candid opinion regarding the qualities listed on the front and back of this form. Please return this form to the applicant in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal. This applicant will not be considered for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health Program Admission process until this reference form is returned. Thank you, Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health Program Admissions Committee GENERAL RECOMMENDATION COMMENTS 8
Recommendation Page 2 Evaluate the applicant by checking the appropriate rating Initiative / Motivation Exceptional Above Average Average Below Average Major Concern Unable to Evaluate Responsibility (reliability, punctuality, integrity) Quality of work (accuracy, timeliness, consistency) Communication Skills Ability to problem solve Ability to work under pressure (response to conflict & stress) Ability to work as a team member Judgment and common sense Self-Confidence / Selfawareness (of own strengths and weaknesses) Acceptance of feedback OVERALL RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMISSION TO BTADPROGRAM I strongly recommend the applicant for admission without reservation I recommend the applicant for admission I recommend the applicant with some reservation I do not recommend the applicant for admission In what capacity and for how long have you known this student? RECOMMENDER SIGNATURE Signature of Recommender Today s Date Printed Name of Recommender Recommender s Telephone Number Title Name of Organization Address(Street) (City) (State and ZIP Code) 9
Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health Applicant Recommendation Form Page 1 C. APPLICANT INFORMATION (This section is to be completed by the Applicant. Please print.) To the Applicant: Complete section A and then give this form to the person completing your recommendation, along with a stamped envelope addressed to you. When you receive your completed, sealed recommendation forms, leave them in the signed envelope and include with your Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health Program application packet. Applicant Last Name Applicant First Name Middle Initial Today s Date Applicant Address (Street) (City) (State and ZIP Code) According to the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, students are guaranteed access to educational records concerning them, unless that right is waived. Your signature below is optional: however, you (applicant) should check with recommender to ensure that he/she is willing to submit this form without the guarantee of confidentiality. I hereby waive any and all rights to inspect and review this recommendation, and I give my permission for this reference to remain confidential between Lake Washington Institute of Technology and the recommender. Signature of Applicant Date D. RECOMMENDATION (The following sections are to be completed by the Recommender) To the Recommender: The applicant is seeking admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. To help us assess the applicant s ability to successfully complete this program, we would appreciate your candid opinion regarding the qualities listed on the front and back of this form. Please return this form to the applicant in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal. This applicant will not be considered for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health Program Admission process until this reference form is returned. Thank you, Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health Program Admissions Committee GENERAL RECOMMENDATION COMMENTS 10
Recommendation Page 2 Evaluate the applicant by checking the appropriate rating Initiative / Motivation Exceptional Above Average Average Below Average Major Concern Unable to Evaluate Responsibility (reliability, punctuality, integrity) Quality of work (accuracy, timeliness, consistency) Communication Skills Ability to problem solve Ability to work under pressure (response to conflict & stress) Ability to work as a team member Judgment and common sense Self-Confidence / Selfawareness (of own strengths and weaknesses) Acceptance of feedback OVERALL RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMISSION TO BTADPROGRAM I strongly recommend the applicant for admission without reservation I recommend the applicant for admission I recommend the applicant with some reservation I do not recommend the applicant for admission In what capacity and for how long have you known this student? RECOMMENDER SIGNATURE Signature of Recommender Today s Date Printed Name of Recommender Recommender s Telephone Number Title Name of Organization Address(Street) (City) (State and ZIP Code) 11
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