Location:

Portland, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Early Childhood Education

Program Overview

Program Description:

Lewis & Clark offers an outstanding 12- to13-month program that leads to an initial teaching license and a master's degree and a 15-month program that leads to the license, degree, and an ESOL or ESOL/Bilingual endorsement. Our preservice program for new teachers emphasizes the following: 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 eliminate the impact of societal and institutional barriers to academic success and personal growth for all students.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Lewis & Clark is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Graduate programs in education and counseling psychology are approved and accredited by the appropriate associations and agencies including: Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs CACREP, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage & Family Therapy Education COAMFTE, National Association of School Psychologists NASP, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education NCATE*, Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists OBLPCT, Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission TSPC.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Candidates for MAT programs must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or the foreign equivalent; provide essays, resume, official transcripts, basic skills test scores. Content area proficiency must be demonstrated. Prior experience with children in a classroom setting required.

International Requirements:

Candidates for MAT programs must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or the foreign equivalent; provide essays, resume, official transcripts, basic skills test scores. Content area proficiency must be demonstrated. Prior experience with children in a classroom setting required. Must also demonstrate English proficiency.