BHSS Application Process

We admit students to the Behavioral Health Support Specialist - Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS-BHSS) program through a holistic evaluation of your application. Admission is determined by reviewing several factors: coursework completed, grade point average (GPA), the application question responses, and prior experience.

Prior to the start of the BHSS program, you have:

• Earned a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA in college-level courses that will be used to meet the requirements of the BHSS degree.
  
  
• Completed the following 47 credits of prerequisites or have a plan to do so by the end of summer quarter 2026:
  • ENGL& 101 - English Composition (5 credits)
  • 15 credits of general education courses from any combination of the following categories: humanities, natural science, social science
  • 27 credits of proficiency courses:
    • SHS 113 - Law and Ethics for Addictions and Human Services
    • SHS 114 - Counseling and Interviewing Skills
    • SHS 116 - Cognitive and Behavioral Skills
    • SHS 117 - Crisis Intervention
    • SHS 185 - Human Growth and Development
    • SHS 218 - Survey of Mental Illness and 
    • SHS 121 - Case Management and Community Resources or 
    • SHS 228 - Case Management in Addiction Treatment
• Earned a 2.0 or higher in ENGL& 101 and each of their proficiency courses. A grade of 1.0 or higher is required for all general education courses.
  
  
• Submitted a valid Edmonds College math placement prior to the start of fall quarter 2026. If a student has already completed a transferable, college-level math course, this requirement will be waived.

Note: If you are interested in the BAS-BHSS but unsure if you meet our eligibility requirements, please schedule an appointment with our BHSS Program Manager.

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Applicants are not authorized to use artificial intelligence (AI) engines or software to complete any portion of their BAS application EXCEPT the use of AI-powered spelling and grammar checkers. Examples of spelling and grammar checkers include Grammarly and tools included with Microsoft Word and Google Docs. It is the expectation of the application review committee that applicants have written their question responses in their own words and without generative AI assistance. 

1. Meet with the program manager to determine program eligibility.
   • Appointment Link
2. (Skip to Step 3 if you are a current Edmonds Student) Apply to Edmonds College
   • If you are currently enrolled at a Washington State Community or Technical College, please access your state application and add Edmonds College. This will prompt our Enrollment Services Office to activate your current ctcLink ID number for Edmonds.
     
     
   • If you have never been enrolled at a Washington State Community or Technical College or were enrolled prior to ctcLink, you will apply to Edmonds College as a new student. When completing the application, make the listed selections in each of the following fields:
     • Program: Professional Technical
     • Degree or Certificate I am seeking: Undecided Professional Tech
3. Complete the Online BAS-BHSS Application Form.
   • This application will collect information in the following sections: demographics, academic history, unofficial transcript(s), resume, and application questions.
     
     
   • Be prepared to upload the following to the application: resume and, if applicable, unofficial transcript(s). Files in pdf format are preferred.
4. Pay the $25 non-refundable application fee through CTCLink.
   
   
5. Explore funding for your degree. The earlier you apply for things like financial aid, the better. Processing timelines can be lengthy. You do not have to have an admissions decision to begin this process.
   • Federal Financial Aid
     • Edmonds College Financial Aid Services
   • Scholarships
     
     • Edmonds College Foundation Annual Scholarship
     • Washington State Opportunity Baccalaureate Scholarship
   • Tuition Waivers
     • Washington State and educational employees may be eligible for a tuition waiver, as outlined in RCW 28B.15.558 of the Washington State Legislature. If you hope to use the tuition waiver for the BAS-BHSS program, please reach out to bhss@edmonds.edu for further discussion and details.
   • Worker Retraining Program