Middle-Level/High School Science

Lewis & Clark prepares science teachers within a tradition of liberal arts study. The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) with Initial Teaching License offered through the Graduate School of Education and Counseling invites new teachers to think analytically about their subject matter, their practice of the teaching craft, and their role in the ethical and organizational dilemmas of schooling.

The Preservice M.A.T. in Science degree complements similar programs in other subject areas and early childhood/elementary education. These programs all stress a strong disciplinary background and commitment to critical appraisal of curriculum in the candidate’s field.

Program Features

• A school-year-long internship in a middle or high school in the Portland metropolitan area working with an outstanding science mentor teacher
• Professional cohort of middle/secondary teacher candidates across all subject areas
• Fulfillment of the requirements for an Oregon Initial teaching license endorsed in one of the following science areas:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Integrated science
  • Physics
• Intensive summer coursework in laboratory teaching and safety in physical and life science
• Fall semester study of planning and instruction in the science classroom
• Spring class in curriculum and inquiry in science with sessions together with math teachers
• Summer field study in earth science
• Interdisciplinary summer elective

Admission expectations:

Individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree or higher with a science or engineering major are invited to apply to the program. We welcome applications from recent graduates or career transition professionals.

Candidates who did not major in science or engineering are encouraged to contact us to discuss their academic and/or career experiences in the sciences and whether additional preparation will be required prior to applying.

Contact information

For further information about licensing, degree programs, and course offerings in science, please contact:

Jerry Kuykendall
jerryk@lclark.edu
(503) 768-6136

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Get more information about how to continue your science education after you have obtained your teaching license by learning about the Elementary Math & Science Certificate through PrISM Oregon.