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Secondary Education (6-12)
Grounded in social justice principles, our Secondary MAT program prepares students to become transformative, equity-minded middle and high school educators.
Our full-time 13-month program provides a strong pedagogical foundation for middle and high school educators (grades 6-12)—helping you learn the art of great teaching, while empowering you to address issues of equity and access in schools. You’ll choose the content area of your choice and through a combination of on-campus courses and extensive, field-based teaching experiences, become skilled at helping adolescents learn and grow using creative, reflective, and culturally responsive approaches to teaching, learning, and research. You will be uniquely prepared to:
Manage a classroom effectively
Meet the needs of adolescents in ways that honor and extend their experiences while enhancing their capacity to solve problems
Develop strategies to create democratic learning communities, drawing on research in theory and best practices
Cultivate connections between learners and the world beyond the classroom
Incorporate a range of teaching and technological resources
By the end of the program, you’ll earn a Master of Arts in Teaching and qualify for an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License.
Program Overview
Total credit hours: 40 Program length: 13-14 months Program director: Liza Finkel →
Content Areas: Art, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Learn how to master the art of teaching your chosen subject area, so you can meet the unique learning needs of diverse groups of young people and address educational inequities hands-on. You’ll be prepared to skillfully integrate social justice topics into your subject-specific curriculum, facilitating meaningful conversations that have a lasting impact on your students’ lives.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Visual Art
Lewis & Clark has a reputation for preparing excellent teachers. The Preservice Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Preliminary Teaching License continues this tradition by offering recent graduates and others transitioning to a career in teaching the opportunity to prepare to be teachers at the middle or high school level. Our program prepares new teachers to think analytically about their subject matter and the school curriculum, their practice of the teaching craft, and their role in the ethical and organizational dilemmas of schooling.
The Preservice MAT in Art program combines a strong disciplinary background, a commitment to social justice, and the importance of building relationships with students, as the foundation for the development of teachers who are prepared to meet the learning needs of a diverse population of young people.
Program Features
School-year-long internship in a middle or high school in the Portland metropolitan area working with a skilled and experienced art mentor teacher.
On-campus classes in art teaching methods, educational theory and history, adolescent development, literacy and teacher research, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Fulfillment of the requirements for an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License in Art for grades K-12.
Placement in a cohort of middle/secondary teacher candidates across all subject areas.
Training in curriculum design and instructional techniques that teach students to:
Respond to a wide variety of contemporary and historic artworks from diverse artists.
Create artwork to express personally meaningful ideas and practice design skills.
Present artwork, learning the vocabulary for discussing art.
Connect art to larger cultural movements.
Admission Expectations
We prefer that applicants hold a baccalaureate degree with a major in art. Applicants with minor in art are also encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from recent graduates or from professionals considering a career transition into teaching.
Applicants who did not major in art are encouraged to contact us to discuss their academic and/or career experiences in the arts and additional preparation that may be required prior to applying.
Portfolio Requirement
All candidates applying to the MAT in Art are required to submit a portfolio.
Submit a digital slideshow of a minimum of 12-15 pieces. Include title, date, and media. The portfolio should be uploaded online with other application materials.
The portfolio should reflect current interests, as well as past work demonstrating drawing, painting, sculpture, and design skills. Include a variety of media to show a range of skills. If you attend Lewis and Clark, we use portfolio images to help match you with a mentor teacher.
More Information
For further information about licensing, degree programs, and course offerings in the teaching of art, please contact:
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), English Language Arts
Lewis & Clark has a reputation for preparing excellent teachers of the liberal arts. The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Preliminary Teaching License continues in this tradition by offering recent graduates and adults in career transition the opportunity to teach at the middle level or high school grades. This program prepares new teachers to think analytically about their subject matter and the school curriculum, their practice of the teaching craft, and their role in the ethical and organizational dilemmas of schooling.
The Preservice MAT in English Language Arts degree program 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.
We prepare language arts teachers to do the following:
Respect students as fellow readers and writers
Know and apply writing process to the support and development of student writers
Provide opportunities for feedback and collaboration in writing
Teach grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling skills within the context of students’ writing
Model writing by being a practitioner of the craft of writing
Create a literate environment in the classroom
Model a love of reading and share how it can be an enriching part of one’s life
Know the literature he/she teaches
Demonstrate and support a variety of modes in response to literature
Respect the language and culture students bring to the classroom
Model standard usage
Provide a variety of occasions for students to speak aloud
Understand and demonstrate comprehension strategies.
Program Features
A school-year-long internship in a middle or high school in the Portland metropolitan area working with an experienced English Language Arts mentor teacher.
Campus studies in education, English language arts, and curriculum theory and construction.
Examinations of writing, literature, poetry, language structure, and reading strategies as components of the English discipline.
Coursework which focuses on a cognitive, integrated language approach to English Language Arts instruction.
Understanding of the intellectual and empirical research traditions as applied to education and English Language Arts teaching.
Fulfillment of the requirements for an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License at the middle level and high school grades.
Admissions Expectations
Individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree with a major in English or the liberal arts may apply to the English Language Arts program. Applicants with a minor, coursework, or extensive background or experience in English Language Arts may be considered.
Contact Information
For further information about licensing, degree program, and course offerings in English Language Arts, please contact:
Lewis & Clark has a reputation for preparing excellent teachers. The Preservice Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Preliminary Teaching License continues this tradition by offering recent graduates and others transitioning to a career in teaching the opportunity to prepare to be teachers at the middle or high school level. Our program prepares new teachers to think analytically about their subject matter and the school curriculum, their practice of the teaching craft, and their role in the ethical and organizational dilemmas of schooling.
The Preservice MAT in Mathematics degree program combines a strong disciplinary background, a commitment to social justice, and the importance of building relationships with students, as the foundation for the development of teachers who are prepared to meet the learning needs of a diverse population of young people.
Program Features
School-year-long internship in a middle or high school in the Portland metropolitan area working with a skilled and experienced mathematics mentor
On-campus classes in mathematics teaching methods, educational theory and history, adolescent development, literacy and teacher research, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Fulfillment of the requirements for an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License with an endorsement in Foundational Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics.
Placement in a cohort of middle/secondary teacher candidates across all subject areas
Integrated Program of Study and Practicum
The program of study and practicum for the preparation of middle and high school mathematics teachers consists of a minimum of 40 semester hours as outlined below. The official program of study is available in the current year’s Graduate Catalog. Students select three subject area elective courses (6 semester hours) in consultation with the faculty advisor.
Preservice interns participate in a classroom-based internship under the guidance of a master teacher. The mathematics program at Lewis & Clark places interns with some of the finest teachers in the region, recognized regionally and nationally for their excellence. The internship is 8-10 hours per week from September through mid March, and then aligns with school district contract hours from mid-March through the end of the school year.
Admission Expectations
We prefer that applicants hold a baccalaureate degree with a major in mathematics.
Foundational Mathematics: individuals preparing to teach middle school or high school through Algebra I; applicants with minor in mathematics or successful completion of a minimum of three advanced undergraduate courses (Calculus and above) will also be considered.
Advanced Mathematics: individuals holding a baccalaureate degree in mathematics - whether recent graduates or career transition professionals - preparing to teach all levels of middle or high school; applicants with an equivalent to a major in mathematics or a minor in conjunction with a degree in science, engineering, economics, computer science, geography, or other technical field requiring extensive preparation in mathematics will also be considered.
Applicants who do not fit the descriptions above or who are unsure they meet the requirements are encouraged to contact us to discuss their academic and/or career experiences in mathematics and whether additional preparation will be required prior to applying.
More Information
For further information about licensing, degree programs, and course offerings in the teaching of mathematics, please contact:
Lewis & Clark has a reputation for preparing excellent teachers. The Preservice Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Preliminary Teaching License continues this tradition by offering recent graduates and others transitioning to a career in teaching the opportunity to prepare to be teachers at the middle or high school level. Our program prepares new teachers to think analytically about their subject matter and the school curriculum, their practice of the teaching craft, and their role in the ethical and organizational dilemmas of schooling.
The Preservice MAT in Science degree program combines a strong disciplinary background, a commitment to social justice, and the importance of building relationships with students, as the foundation for the development of teachers who are prepared to meet the learning needs of a diverse population of young people.
Program Features
School-year-long internship in a middle or high school in the Portland metropolitan area working with a skilled and experienced science mentor teacher.
On-campus classes in science teaching methods, educational theory and history, adolescent development, literacy and teacher research, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Fulfillment of the requirements for an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License with an endorsement in:
Biology,
Chemistry,
Integrated Science or
Physics
Placement in a cohort of middle/secondary teacher candidates across all subject areas
Admission Expectations
We invite applications from individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree or higher with a major in a science or engineering field. Applicants with minor in a science or engineering field are also encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from recent graduates or professionals considering a career transition into teaching.
Applicants 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.
More Information
For further information about licensing, degree programs, and course offerings in science teaching, please contact:
Lewis & Clark has a reputation for preparing excellent teachers. The Preservice Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Preliminary Teaching License continues this tradition by offering recent graduates and others transitioning to a career in teaching the opportunity to prepare to be teachers at the middle or high school level. Our program prepares new teachers to think analytically about their subject matter and the school curriculum, their practice of the teaching craft, and their role in the ethical and organizational dilemmas of schooling.
The Preservice MAT in Social Science degree program combines a strong disciplinary background, a commitment to social justice, and the importance of building relationships with students, as the foundation for the development of teachers who are prepared to meet the learning needs of a diverse population of young people.
Program Features
School-year-long internship in a middle or high school in the Portland metropolitan area working with a skilled and experienced Social Science mentor teacher.
On-campus classes in Social Science teaching methods, educational theory and history, adolescent development, literacy and teacher research, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Fulfillment of the requirements for an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License in Social Science at the middle level and high school grades.
Placement in a cohort of middle/secondary teacher candidates across all subject areas
Admission Expectations
We prefer that applicants hold a baccalaureate degree with a major in one of the social science disciplines: History, Political Science, Economics, or Geography.
Applicants who did not major in one of the social science disciplines mentioned above are encouraged to contact us to discuss their academic and/or career experiences in the social sciences and whether additional preparation will be required prior to applying.
Contact Information
For further information about licensing, degree program, and course offerings in social studies, pleases contact:
At Lewis & Clark, our social justice mission is more than a talking point—it’s fully integrated into nearly every aspect of our programs. From the courses we offer and the texts we assign to the faculty members we hire, we strive to facilitate meaningful conversations around social justice topics and teach you how to incorporate equity into your teaching practice to better serve your future students, schools, and the larger community. You’ll be prepared to work in diverse school settings and with all adolescents, including those from different cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. You’ll graduate with a clear sense of how to enact social justice teaching in secondary classrooms, be empowered to drive change in education, and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
Amplifying Diverse Voices
Our Secondary MAT program’s core texts showcase diverse voices and highlight new best practices in teaching. Here’s a glimpse into the some of the texts you can expect to read:
Teaching for Black Lives
Grading for Equity
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
The New Teacher Book
Tackling Barriers to Education
Our program will prepare you to meet the learning needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students through rigorous coursework in this area. If you are interested in more extensive preparation, consider applying to the MAT with ESOL Endorsement program, which allows you to earn an ESOL Endorsement concurrent with the MAT degree.
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<p> I apply social justice within my chosen career by being an equitable educator, and providing as many opportunities for success as I can. I take into account all of my students, their backgrounds, struggles, needs, and try to find a way to meet all of them, and help them grow.” </p>
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Why Choose Lewis & Clark?
Reputation for Academic Excellence
Lewis & Clark’s programs are respected nationwide for their quality and academic rigor. Our secondary education program allows you to combine your passion for a specific content area with a comprehensive knowledge of adolescent development, finely-tuned instructional skills, and classroom management techniques—helping you become a competent, capable teacher in just 13 months.
Social Justice Focus
Through coursework focused on culturally responsive teaching, texts that amplify diverse voices in education, and training in working with students from different cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, you’ll be prepared to tackle issues of equity in schools and make a meaningful impact on your students’ lives.
Real World, Hands-On Experience
Our Secondary MAT program features a yearlong teaching practicum that puts you in a real classroom from the very beginning, so you can start gaining the skills you’ll need to succeed as an educator in your chosen subject area in a hands-on learning environment.
Supportive Environment and Community
With small cohort sizes of 22 students or less (and even fewer in your content area), you can expect lots of personal attention and support from faculty members, staff, peers, and teacher-mentors. You’ll form meaningful, lasting connections and develop a strong foundation for your professional network.
Skilled, Sought-After Graduates
Our program’s reputation for producing exceptional teachers means that our graduates are highly sought-after by local school districts and across the entire state. In fact, the majority of our students receive a job offer just before or shortly after completing their program.
Accomplished Program Faculty
Our experienced faculty members are committed to ensuring our students’ success both academically and in their future careers. They’ve not only been teachers themselves, but are considered thought leaders in the field, contributing to groundbreaking research and becoming regularly published in reputable education-industry publications.
Stunning Campus in a Vibrant, Progressive City
Our beautiful, historic campus is just six miles from downtown Portland, OR with easy access to the city’s cultural offerings, great food, and abundant nature. You’ll quickly discover why Portland was ranked #9 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-21 list of best places to live.
Professional Development & Career Services
Our program prepares you to confidently enter the workforce through professional development activities like resume building workshops, practice interviews with local principals, Q&A sessions, and exclusive job fairs where you can connect with potential employers directly. You’ll also have access to lifetime career assistance, as well as our New Teacher Seminars that are specifically designed to support you in your first year of teaching.
A teacher candidate teaches 9th grade during his practicum at Parkrose High School.
Practicum
Gain Hands-On Teaching Experience
Through our unique, yearlong teaching practicum, you’ll have the opportunity to learn hands-on—applying your coursework to a real-world environment and gaining critical insights that can only be gleaned by working in the field. Our Practicum & Placements team will review your preferences and desired content area and match you with a qualified teacher-mentor in the greater Portland metro area. Working side-by-side, you’ll remain in the same classroom for an entire school year, building trusting relationships with your students, their parents, and school staff. As the year progresses, you’ll gradually take on more and more responsibility, culminating with taking over the classroom and handling all of your teacher-mentor’s tasks for the final 6 weeks. As a result, school administrators often report that hiring one of our graduates is like hiring a second-year teacher.
Launching Successful Teaching Careers in the U.S. & Beyond
Our Secondary MAT program graduates are in high demand with local school districts and across the entire state, with most students receiving a job offer shortly after graduating.
Lewis & Clark teaching grads have brought a lot of insight and perspective to our district and schools. The teachers are well-equipped to work with culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse students. It is evident that the Lewis & Clark program has prepared them to become equity-minded educators with a strong sense of social justice. Their passion and commitment to their students’ success is second to none.
Andre Goodlow, Vice Principal, Parkrose High School, Portland, OR
Interested in teaching outside of Oregon? Due to our state’s stringent requirements for teacher education, you’ll find that your Oregon teaching license can be easily transferred to other states and even qualify you to work at many international schools. For more information or for licensure-related questions, please contact Sharon Chinn at ecls@lclark.edu.
Financial Aid
We use FAFSA to determine your eligibility for financial aid. To further offset the cost of your education, we encourage you to also apply for public service loan forgiveness programs, grant programs like TEACH, and Lewis & Clark’s scholarships for teacher candidates.
Total Number of Credits in Program: 40 Minimum total tuition costs based on 2023-2024 credit rate of $1,063 per credit. Note: Tuition increases each academic year.
Our Secondary MAT program is approved and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).
Learn More About Our Secondary Teacher Program
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Teacher Education is located in room 402 of Rogers Hall on the Graduate Campus. MSC: 14
