Programs for Prospective Teachers

Our outstanding yearlong programs prepare you to become a skillful teacher and an agent for positive school reform. Your preparation leads simultaneously to a teaching license and a master's degree. 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 Lewis & Clark faculty, graduates receive support during their first years in the profession.

Look to Your Career

Discover why Lewis & Clark will prepare you for a career in one of the most complex professions in the world.

Find the Program Right for You

If you have never earned a teaching license, these programs are for you. We call them "preservice" programs.

Early Childhood / Elementary Intern Program	Middle Level / High School Intern Program

What Our Students Say

“I strive to support children in making meaning and communicating through a variety of languages, whether it be the language of clay, mathematics, or drama. I go into inquiry about my practice, am open to possibility, and continuously seek to further my own understanding.”  —Teacher education graduate

“It’s not just about yourself and your learning—you’re part of an endless education. We value responsibility to the group and an appreciation for many students’ voices.” —Middle level/high school teacher education graduate

Find the Information You Need

Information Nights: A schedule of upcoming sessions for prospective new teachers
Scholarships: There are several scholarships available for new teacher candidates
Testing Requirements: Information about tests required to be licensed to teach in Oregon
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The Graduate School of Education and Counseling is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).