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Bachelor of Applied Science-Behavioral Health

Application Steps

The BAS-Behavioral Health Application for 2026-2027 is open.

1. Complete program entry requirements.

2. Apply to the program: BAS-Behavioral Health application

3. Pay the application fee: A $50 application fee is required. Please contact the WVC Cashier's office to arrange payment: 509-682-6500.

4. Apply for funding. (Complete the FAFSA.)

5. Submit transcripts.*

Program Requirements

  • Completion of any associate degree or 90 college-level credits from an accredited institution. 
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA with a minimum 2.0 GPA in applicable courses.

Students need to have completed the following courses with a 2.0 GPA or above:

  • ENGL& 101 General Composition
  • ENGL& 102, ENGL& 235, 201, 202, or 203 (ENGL& 235 Technical Writing preferred)
  • College-level MATH or its equivalent
  • PSYC& 100 General Psychology
  • Humanities course

Transcripts

*Transcripts should be submitted during the admissions process. 

Essay Response

Applicants will need to provide a short essay response (limit of 250 words) that describes why they are interested in completing the BAS-Behavioral Health degree. Include related professional, volunteer, academic, and/or personal experience within the response. A scoring rubric will be available on the program web page.

What to Expect Next

Applications for the 2026-27 cohort will open in February 2026. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Dr. Kris Lau, program director, or Jose Rios, student navigator.