BAS Behavioral Health FAQs

The BAS in Behavioral Healthcare (BAS-BH) program starts in fall quarter; applications for this program should be completed by May 1. Applications submitted as late as mid-July may still be reviewed in time for fall quarter, but review is not guaranteed.

• Completion of a two-year degree or 90 transferrable credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or higher
• 5 credits of ENGL& 101 with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Applying to Peninsula College as a BAS student (required for current PC students as well)
• 50 credits of Distribution are required in all BAS degrees, a minimum of 5 credits in each category.
• 5 credits of PSYC& 100 with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• 5 credits of SOC& 101 with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Eligible to take MATH& 146--Introduction to Statistics

Contact mailto:basadmissions@pencol.edu to review your prerequisites or address other questions about the application

You will receive an email confirmation when your application is complete.  We begin reviewing applications after the May 1 deadline and students will be communicated within 4-6 weeks.  Applications received after May 1 will be reviewed in June.

You will receive an email confirmation from BAS Admissions when your application is complete. 

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, PC HR Office, (360) 452-9277. 

BAS in Behavioral Healthcare program accepts students for Fall quarter each year. The deadline is May 1 for Fall.

The BAS in Behavioral Healthcare program prepares students to pursue graduate programs in a variety of fields, including addiction studies, social work or public administration programs.

Students can complete all coursework for the BAS in Behavioral Healthcare degree remotely. Classes are offered online, except for the internship or practicum which typically requires in-person activities.

This affordable option is nearly two-thirds less than the cost of a four-year university. Specific tuition information can be found at pencol.edu/admissions/tuition-and-fees/bas-washington-state

The Bachelor of Applied Science programs focus on real-world applications, not just theory-based learning. You will be able to apply the concepts and tools to your current work, and the curriculum will ensure you have practice integrating your learning into real-world scenarios.