Highline’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Elementary Education is for people who’ve completed an associate degree (AAS or AA) in Paraeducator or related field. The program offers coursework for working professionals, looking to sharpen their skills and meet rising employment requirements, as well those just beginning their careers, whose goal is to become a leader in the field.

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• Bachelor of Applied Science in Elementary Education

Department/Program URL:

https://education.highline.edu/programs/bas-elementary-ed/

GPA Requirement:

Admissions requirement: A cumulative G.P.A of 2.5 with no class lower than 2.0
Graduation requirement: A minimum 2.0 cumulative college-level GPA; each course requires a minimum of a 2.0.

Number of Credits:

200

Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:

A student earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Teaching will be able to:
• Examine how their own cultural values, beliefs, and biases; articulate and apply an understanding of how people differ in their perspectives and approaches; and create learning opportunities that are culturally responsive for children and their families.
• Articulate the importance of relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community agencies and be able to create and maintain those relationships to support children’s learning and development.
• In collaboration with colleagues, develop plans based on theory, regularly analyze, evaluate, and synthesize results of his/her teaching practice and make appropriate changes that more fully serve each and every child and their family.
• Demonstrate professionalism by accessing professional organizations and publications and other resources to insure their continued professional development and ensure that their practices are consistent with PESB, INTAS, and Washington State (WAC 181-87) Code of Ethics and applicable laws, policies and regulations.
• Apply child development theory, including knowledge of typical and atypical developments, to plan and implement lessons that support each and every child’s growth across all developmental domains.
• Recognize and apply the central concepts of the arts, English language arts, health and fitness, mathematics, science, and social studies, and identify resources to support personal and children’s growth across disciplines.
• Incorporate a variety of evidence-based instructional strategies that are individually, culturally, and developmentally appropriate into his/her teaching practices, within and across disciplines.
• Utilize a variety of assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation practices in collaboration with colleagues and families to guide the learning and holistic development of each and every child and use that data in individual and aggregate form to inform decisions about instruction, services, programs, interventions, and practices.
• Create a welcoming, supportive, challenging environment for each and every child and his/her family and advocates for services and supports to be received in the least restrictive environment or within natural learning environments.
• Analyze children’s behavior and effectively choose strategies to maximize each child’s success in the learning community.

Top Transfer-To institutions

Students may pursue Master’s degrees. Articulation agreements for BAS degrees exist for:
• Western Governor’s University
• Pacific Lutheran University.

Important Dates or Milestones Specific to Degree/Certificate

Students can apply for admissions to the BAS in Elementary Education program every quarter. Admissions requirement includes taking the WEST-B exam prior to entry to the program. By the end of the junior year, students need to take the NES exam for elementary certification (K-8).

Key Advisors

Tanya Powers
John Pizarro
Ricaflor Fontillas