Teacher Education

Yakima Valley College ETPL
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree (BAS) in Teacher Education integrates rigorous applied curriculum and residency experience. The BAS Teacher Education (BAS-TE) program prepares individuals for a Washington State Teacher Certificate in Elementary Education (K-8), with additional optional endorsements in English Language Learner (ELL) and Early Childhood Education (ECE).The Teacher Education program is residency-based. Candidates complete an intensive Residency Experience (student teaching) that requires hands-on work in K-8 classrooms under the guidance of a Mentor Teacher and Field Supervisor within our local partner schools. In addition to residency experiences, candidates complete core courses, which are delivered in hybrid format: face-to-face evening classes and online.

Financial information

Total tuition

$46,069.20

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Yakima

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

4 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

180

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Completion rate

62%

Employment rate

66%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.33

Typical (median) annual earnings

$35,110.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

75%

Education

13%

Accommodation and Food Services

4%

Other Industries

4%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

2%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
309
Completion rate
62%
Average number of students who completed each year
103
Gender
Male
7%
Female
93%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
79%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
15%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
25%
30 to 39
28%
40 to 49
21%
50 and over
24%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
18%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
61%
Some college experience, but no degree
8%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
2%