: Pre-Nursing in Public Health Specialization

The Pre-Nursing in Public Health specialization includes all courses required to enter BSN or LPN programs throughout Washington State. The Pre-Nursing in Public Health Specialization features leading edge scientific knowledge and content to prepare future nurses to enter nursing school with a solid background in Public Helath theory and practice. CWU does NOT offer a degree program in nursing, but offers all prerequisites necessary for successful admission to professional nursing programs available across Washington.

Most pre-nursing students will complete the B.S. degree in Public Health with a specialization in Pre-Nursing in Public Health. The specialization also prepares students to assume key roles within Public Health agencies as health promotion specialists/prevention specialists. With a comprehensive background in population-based health, graduating students can make immediate contributions in the health professions.

Pre-requisites for admission to nursing schools that meet CWU General Education requirements for Pre-Nursing Specialization: SOC 101 or 107 or 205, PSY 101, CHEM 111 and CHEM 111.1 Lab, BIO 201

Students must make application to specialize in Pre-Nursing in Public Health with Dr. Briggs (PE 108), Dr. Madlem (PE137), or Dr. Elliott (PE130).

Pre-Nursing in Public Health Specialization (PNPH)