Welcome to Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education & Counseling in Beautiful Portland, Oregon

Our Programs

We offer graduate degrees, certificates, licensure and endorsement preparation for educators and metal health professionals.

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Who We Are

The Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling prepares future educators, counselors, and administrative leaders to serve their communities with a focus on issues of social justice and equity.

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Congratulations Class of 2016!

Commencement took place Sunday, June 5. Click here to watch the video online.

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Global Achiever

Sara McGowan M.A.T. ’01 combines her love of language and learning in the Spanish/English community school she founded in Costa Rica.

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Around Campus▸

<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31275_g-peo-c1-1008-016-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31275_g-peo-c1-1008-016-crop.jpg" alt="The graduate campus is full of quiet nooks." class="lw_image lw_image31275"/></a> The graduate campus is full of quiet nooks.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31270_g-dept-b-0410-0002-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31270_g-dept-b-0410-0002-crop.jpg" alt="The work of educators and counselors is vital to the well-being of our communities. Through Lewis & Clark, you’ll have access to diverse neighborhoods in the Portland region in which to hone your professional skills." class="lw_image lw_image31270"/></a> The work of educators and counselors is vital to the well-being of our communities. Through Lewis & Clark, you’ll have access to diverse neighborhoods in the Portland region in which to hone your professional skills.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31268_cam-t-0409-0002-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31268_cam-t-0409-0002-crop.jpg" alt="Teaching and counseling are more than professions—they are callings, built on a commitment to serving others." class="lw_image lw_image31268"/></a> Teaching and counseling are more than professions—they are callings, built on a commitment to serving others.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31276_g-peo-c1-1008-086-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31276_g-peo-c1-1008-086-crop.jpg" alt="When you complete your program at Lewis & Clark, you’ll leave prepared and confident about your career." class="lw_image lw_image31276"/></a> When you complete your program at Lewis & Clark, you’ll leave prepared and confident about your career.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31277_g-prog-a-1008-154-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31277_g-prog-a-1008-154-crop.jpg" alt="Our programs emphasize the importance of equity and service to others." class="lw_image lw_image31277"/></a> Our programs emphasize the importance of equity and service to others.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31273_g-dept-c-1008-0041-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31273_g-dept-c-1008-0041-crop.jpg" alt="Through Lewis & Clark, you’ll join an extensive network of alumni, fellow students, faculty, and partners who make contributions to the region every day." class="lw_image lw_image31273"/></a> Through Lewis & Clark, you’ll join an extensive network of alumni, fellow students, faculty, and partners who make contributions to the region every day.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31272_g-dept-c-1008-0012-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31272_g-dept-c-1008-0012-crop.jpg" alt="“The program was exactly what I was looking for. And moving to Oregon was one of the best decisions of my life.”—Wendy Hoffman M.A. ‘00, past president of the Oregon Counseling Association" class="lw_image lw_image31272"/></a> “The program was exactly what I was looking for. And moving to Oregon was one of the best decisions of my life.”—Wendy Hoffman M.A. ‘00, past president of the Oregon Counseling Association
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31279_misc-c-0412-0012-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31279_misc-c-0412-0012-crop.jpg" alt="Our campus is connected to downtown Portland through partnerships and collaboration—and by an express shuttle." class="lw_image lw_image31279"/></a> Our campus is connected to downtown Portland through partnerships and collaboration—and by an express shuttle.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31271_g-dept-c-0712-0156--crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31271_g-dept-c-0712-0156--crop.jpg" alt="The faculty at Lewis & Clark are engaging instructors with strong ties to their fields and to local communities. They are dedicated to supporting and encouraging your work." class="lw_image lw_image31271"/></a> The faculty at Lewis & Clark are engaging instructors with strong ties to their fields and to local communities. They are dedicated to supporting and encouraging your work.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31274_g-peo-c1-1008-003-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31274_g-peo-c1-1008-003-crop.jpg" alt="Forward-thinking Portland is considered one of America’s most beautiful and liveable places." class="lw_image lw_image31274"/></a> Forward-thinking Portland is considered one of America’s most beautiful and liveable places.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31280_misc-c-0412-0211-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31280_misc-c-0412-0211-crop.jpg" alt="Portland is home to an engaged community of educators and mental health practioners. Between the vibrant city and our quiet, reflective campus, you’ll experience the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer." class="lw_image lw_image31280"/></a> Portland is home to an engaged community of educators and mental health practioners. Between the vibrant city and our quiet, reflective campus, you’ll experience the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31267_g-dept-c-0807-0023-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31267_g-dept-c-0807-0023-crop.jpg" alt="Through our programs, you will transform peoples’ lives and their opportunities for learning." class="lw_image lw_image31267"/></a> Through our programs, you will transform peoples’ lives and their opportunities for learning.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31278_g-prog-a-1008-159-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31278_g-prog-a-1008-159-crop.jpg" alt="We offer an ambitious curriculum focused on extensive practical experience with students and clients." class="lw_image lw_image31278"/></a> We offer an ambitious curriculum focused on extensive practical experience with students and clients.
<a href="/live/image/gid/11/width/650/height/500/31269_g-dept-a-1011-0010-crop.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"><img src="/live/image/gid/11/width/268/height/268/crop/1/31269_g-dept-a-1011-0010-crop.jpg" alt="Our programs are unique in their commitment to equity, social and economic justice, global citizenship, and culturally affirming ways of living." class="lw_image lw_image31269"/></a> Our programs are unique in their commitment to equity, social and economic justice, global citizenship, and culturally affirming ways of living.