Highline College

Bachelors in Teaching & Early Learning - Teacher Certification Option

Subject 
Early Childhood Education

Highline College has received approval for a Bachelor’s of Applied Science degree in Teaching and Early Learning. Launching in the fall of 2017, this degree will offer programs leading to a BAS in Early Childhood as well as a path to certification as an elementary or preschool teacher. If you are interested in learning more, contact Kelly Betancourt at 206-592-3118 or kbetancourt@highline.edu.

  • The BAS in Teaching and Early Learning program is approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board as a Route 1 Alternate Route to Certification.
  • The program offers endorsements in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education as the core endorsements. Population endorsements in Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, and Bilingual Education are also available.
  • The BAS in T&EL is a two year program after an associates degree. The first year classes are offered evenings/weekends/online. The second year classes are all day and every day Monday through Friday and evenings too.
  • Partner districts include Auburn, Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Renton and Tukwila.

CMST& 220 Public Speaking

ART 300 Art for Educators

MUS 305 Music for Educators

ENVS 301 Environmental Studies (lab)

DGS 310 Global Studies for Teachers

DGS Elective (advisor's approval required)

EDUC 320 Math Methods

EDUC 330 Science Methods

EDUC 340 Assessment

EDUC 400 Seminar: Guiding Behavior

EDUC 405 Assessment/Portfolio

EDUC 410 Seminar: Capstone/Professionalism

EDUC 420 Special Education Methods

EDUC 430 Advanced Language and Literacy/ELL Methods

EDUC 440 STEM Math/Science Methods

EDUC 470 Fall Residency: Certification

ECED 480 Winter Residency: Certification

ECED 490 Spring Residency: Certification

  • AAS in Paraeducation or ECE earned within the last 5 years

Those who have not earned an AAS in Paraeducation or ECE within the last 5 years must have taken and passed the following courses

  • EDUC& 150 - Child, Family, Community
  • ECED& 160 - Curriculum Development
  • ECED& 190 - Observation and Assessment
  • EDUC 258 - Integrated Curriculum
  • EDUC 281 - Professional Education Development
  • Prerequisites may be challenged through PLA program (experience within 5 years)

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For more information contact:

Kelly Betancourt
kbetancourt@highline.edu
Early Achievers Grant Point of Contact
Highline College ECE