- Classes begin in July
- Hybrid classes are offered Tuesday or Thursday evenings, depending on cohort
- Hybrid course schedule remains consistent throughout the program
- Part -time students will complete 9 – 11 credits each term (summers required)
- The degree requires practicums and student teaching in addition to coursework

BAS in Teacher Education

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You can be on the path to making a difference in your community by earning a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Teacher Education (BAS-TE). LCC's program will help you gain knowledge and skills to effectively work with students and collaborate with professionals throughout the field. This program is tailored for working adults with options for residency teacher certification or a focus in early care and education. LCC offers endorsements in English language learners, elementary education, and early childhood education.
Program Details
Classes are designed as hybrid courses, which means each class meets once per week with the remaining coursework online.
Part-Time
Full-Time
- Classes begin in September
- Hybrid classes are offered Tuesday or Thursday evenings, depending on cohort.
- Hybrid course schedule remains consistent throughout the program
- Full-time students will complete between 15-18 credits per quarter
- Fall, winter, and spring term schedules (summers optional)
- The degree requires practicums and student teaching in addition to coursework
Getting Started
If you have further questions about LCC's BAS-TE program, see the BAS-TE Frequently Asked Questions.
Steps to Apply
- New students and returning students who have not attended LCC within the past two (2) years must apply to LCC and select the baccalaureate option in the application. (Hint: Click on the Application Number following submission to view your new CTC Link Student ID number. You will need it next)
- Complete the BAS-TE Application including your CTC Link student ID prior to the deadline to apply. Course requirements must be complete prior to program start dates. Recommendation: Apply early for timely guidance.
- If you are a new student, please visit LCC's Enrollment page for detailed instructions on setting up your LCC accounts.
- Schedule an advising appointment with Stacie Johnson by contacting LCC's One Stop.
Admission into the BAS-TE program is merit based. Meeting the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission as the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of available enrollment spaces. To be placed into the admissions pool, applicants must complete and submit the following:
- Completion of all BAS-TE application materials
- Proof of an earned associate degree or 90 college level credits from an institutionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Successful completion of the following courses with a 2.0 or better:
- ENGL& 101-English Composition I
- MATH& 107 or higher (excluding Math 131): MATH&131 and MATH& 132 recommended
- EDUC& 115-Child Development
- EDUC 246-Linguistically Diverse Education
- EDUC& 205 or EDUC& 202- Intro to Education w/Field Experience (205) or without (202)
- HIST 254 - History of Washington and the Pacific Northwest
Additional Admissions Requirements
- Completion of FERPA release (in application) to share information with EDS, OSPI, & PESB
- ACT, SAT or WEST-B prior to starting the program
Required After Admittance into the BAS-TE Program
Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction (OSPI) Background Check (fingerprinting will be required) - approximate cost $82
General Education Required Courses
The following courses must be completed prior to a bachelor’s degree obtainment. Some courses can be included in the two-year degree or be completed during the bachelor’s program in addition to the required courses. A minimum of 50 quarter credits of general education courses are required in the following distribution areas prior to graduation.
- Communications - 10 credits
- ENGL& 101 English Composition
- 5 additional credits from the LCC Communications distribution list
- Social Science - 15 credits
- EDUC& 115 Child Development (also meets Human Relations requirement)
- EDUC 319 Anti-Bias Education
- HIST 254 History of Washington and the Pacific Northwest
- Quantitative Skills - 5 credits
- MATH& 107 or higher (excluding Math& 131): MATH& 131 and MATH& 132 Recommended
- Natural Science - 5 credits with lab
- Humanities - 5 credits
- 10 additional credits from any distribution (excluding restricted course list)
SAT? ACT? If you have ACT/SAT scores from high school, please submit them with your application! Ensure that your name and dates show on the testing results.
If you have no SAT/ACT results, West B results can be attained. View our Teacher Education Testing page for additional options.
Passing scores are required in either the Early Childhood or Elementary Education endorsement assessment (or both for dual endorsement). Endorsement areas available through Lower Columbia College include:
- Early Childhood Education (birth - grade 3) - NES 101 - Content knowledge and domains
- Elementary Education (Kindergarten - grade 8) - NES subtests 102 AND 103 - 102 Content knowledge - 103 Content knowledge
- West E - English Language Learners (ELL) - WEST E 051 - Content areas
- An endorsement in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education is required prior to obtaining the West-E ELL Endorsement.
Study materials are available at the LCC Library. Search for NES to locate materials.
In addition to BAS-TE courses, applicants seeking Washington State residency teacher certification must complete the following:
- Completion and submission of the BAS-TE Pedagogy Assessment.
- Successful completion of required clinical hours.
- Meet all content knowledge requirements of OSPI for residency teacher certification
Graduates that select the elementary certification route are prepared to earn residency teacher certification in the state of Washington through OSPI and teach grades pre-K through 8th grade in the public and private school system.
Graduates that select the early childhood education route are prepared to teach children birth through 3rd grade in early care and education settings such as Head Start, childcare centers and preschool programs.
Graduates that select English language learners will be able to develop lessons to support English skills for non-native speakers and support language acquisition through integrated academic content.
Please scroll to the bottom of LCC's tuition and fees webpage for information about the BAS cost of attendance.
Fall Qtr. #1
EDUC 300 (5)
Foundations of Teacher Education
EDUC 335 (5)
Professionalism, Collaboration, and Classroom Leadership
EDUC 345 (5)
Curriculum Development & Design
Winter Qtr. #2
EDUC 320 (5)
Language Arts for Teachers
EDUC 319 (5)
Anti-Bias Education
EDUC 330 (5)
Math Methods
Spring Qtr. #3
EDUC 315 (5)
Equitable Instruction for Multilingual Learners
EDUC 410 (4)
Science Methods
EDUC 430 (4)
Advanced Language and Literacy
EDUC 340 (1)
PE Concepts
Fall Qtr. #4
EDUC 401 (1)
Reflective Practice I
EDUC 411 (5)
Student Teaching I
EDUC 414 (5)
Guidance Techniques
EDUC 325 (5)
Introduction to Special Education
Winter Qtr. #5
EDUC 402 (1)
Reflective Practice II
EDUC 412 (10)
Student Teaching II
EDUC 439 (5)
Portfolio and Profesional Assessments
Spring Qtr. #6
EDUC 420 (4)
Social Studies for Teachers
EDUC 403 (3)
Reflective Seminar III
EDUC 413 (2)
Student Teaching
EDUC 429 (5)
Assessment
Summer Qtr. #1
EDUC 300 (5)
Foundations of Teacher Education
EDUC 320 (5)
Language Arts for Teachers
Fall Qtr. #2
EDUC 335 (5)
Professionalism, Collaboration & Classroom Leadership
EDUC 345 (5)
Curriculum Development
Winter Qtr. #3
EDUC 319 (5)
Anti-Bias Education
EDUC 330 (5)
Math Methods
Spring Qtr. #4
EDUC 410 (4)
Science Methods
EDUC 430 (4)
Advanced Language and Literacy
EDUC 340 (1)
PE Concepts
Summer Qtr. #5
EDUC 420 (4)
Social Studies for Teachers
EDUC 315 (5)
Equitable Instruction for Multilingual Learners
Fall Qtr. #6
EDUC 401 (1)
Reflective Practice I
EDUC 411 (5)
Student Teaching I
EDUC 414 (5)
Guidance Techniques
Winter Qtr. #7
EDUC 402 (1)
Reflective Practice II
EDUC 412 (10)
Student Teaching II
EDUC 439 (5)
Portfolio and Professional Assessment
Spring Qtr. #8
EDUC 325 (5)
Introduction to Special Education
EDUC 403 (3)
Reflective Practice III
EDUC 413 (2)
Student Teaching III
EDUC 429 (5)
Assessment
Eligibility for Washington State Teacher Residency Certification
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), the teacher education program at Lower Columbia College is known to meet the state education requirements for residency teacher certification in the state of Washington. Lower Columbia College has not determined if the teacher education program meets the state education requirements of any other state or any U.S. Territory. Those seeking residency teacher certification in any state or U.S. Territory outside of Washington are advised to contact the state regulatory agency for the state for which this information is needed. The Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction(OSPI) has resources that may be helpful.
Contact Us
Jenny Smith
Program Manager, BAS-TE & Educational Partnerships
Stacie Johnson/ Career Pathways Advisor - BAS programs and Education
Michaela Jackson
Director of Education, New Program Development, & Educational Partnerships
Location
Alan Thompson Library
University Center - LIB 120
(360) 353-7800
ucenter@lowercolumbia.edu
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm