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Do you have a passion for working with young children? Are you creative, caring, and enjoy hands-on learning? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life through education? If you answered yes to these questions, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education (BAS-TE) program at CBC could be the perfect fit for you!

BAS-TE Program Highlights:

  • Teacher Education certificate endorsement in preschool through third grade.
  • Program length is two years.
    • The first year focusing on course work.
    • The second year focusing on student teaching.

At Columbia Basin College, we celebrate diversity and prioritize the education of all learners. By equipping teacher preparation candidates with the skills to support and collaborate with students from all backgrounds, we prepare them for success in their future classrooms. Our program emphasizes strong partnerships with school districts and other institutions, fostering valuable connections to ensure our future educators are well-prepared and deeply rooted in their communities.

Columbia Basin College’s School of Education is in the process of redesigning the Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education (BAS-TE) program to map and apply for a K-8 endorsement. Current juniors in the program will continue as seniors for the next academic year, finishing their student teaching in the 2026-7 school year. However, while we are in the process of redesigning the program and applying for a K-8 endorsement, we will pause admitting the next cohort of juniors in fall 2026, reopening admissions for a junior class to start in fall 2027, pending various approval processes. 

Overview

Columbia Basin College’s School of Education is in the process of redesigning the Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education (BAS-TE) program to map and apply for a K-8 endorsement. Current juniors in the program will continue as seniors for the next academic year, finishing their student teaching in the 2026-7 school year. However, while we are in the process of redesigning the program and applying for a K-8 endorsement, we will pause admitting the next cohort of juniors in fall 2026, reopening admissions for a junior class to start in fall 2027, pending various approval processes. 

FAQs:

  • Can I apply for the BAS-TE for fall 2026?
    • No. We are in the process of redesigning the Teacher Education program from a P-3 Early Childhood Endorsement to a K-8 endorsement. To complete this course redesign, we are pausing admitting new juniors into the Teacher Education program until fall 2027
  • Why are you changing the program endorsement from P-3 to K-8?
    • We work with the local school districts to ensure that our programs are meeting their needs. By expanding our endorsement to K-8, more CBC graduates will be able to fill a broader range of openings in the school districts.
    • We also want CBC graduates to remain competitive in the job market. A K-8 endorsement will allow graduates the ability to apply to more teaching positions.
  • I just finished my junior year in the Teacher Education program, what will happen to me?
    • All current juniors in good standing will continue in fall 2027 as seniors and complete their student teaching during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Program Learning Outcomes for the BAS in Teacher Education

Program learning outcomes are the knowledge, skills, and abilities that students will achieve before they graduate. The outcomes below were developed by the faculty in Teacher Education with input from accrediting bodies, advisory committees, employers, etc. This collaboration ensures that the outcomes are relevant for careers that this degree leads to.

Students who graduate with the BAS in Teacher Education will be able to:
  1. Apply academic and pedagogical theory to learning experiences.
  2. Design developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a variety of settings.
  3. Articulate how learners grow and develop across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains.
  4. Plan and deliver meaningful learning experiences with a professional disposition.
  5. Create equitable access to learning opportunities that utilize inclusive classroom practices.
  6. Reflect on and refine pedagogical approaches, enhancing instructional practices.
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