Preservice Programs
Become a Skillful Teacher and an Agent for Positive School Reform
Lewis & Clark College offers an outstanding 12 1/2 to 14-month program that leads simultaneously to a teaching license and a master's degree. The Graduate School of Education and Counseling is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). At Lewis & Clark, you'll find the following for yourself and learn to develop the same for your students:
- Dynamic learning environments that foster caring, equity, and inclusion and promote diverse perspectives.
- Classroom experiences characterized by intellectual debate, a rigorous learning atmosphere, intellectual growth, and a dedication to social justice.
- Educational experiences that cultivate connections between learners and their communities.
- School and classroom environments designed to eliminating the impact of societal and institutional barriers to academic success and personal growth for all students.
The vast majority of students have teaching jobs their first year after graduation, experience success, and remain in the profession for many years. Through monthly seminars and other contacts with their Lewis & Clark faculty, graduates receive support during their first year in the profession.
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