Mathematics Education at Lewis & Clark

Lewis & Clark prepares mathematics teachers to be leaders and innovators in a field that must perpetually balance tradition with reform. We offer a distinctive course of study, premiere classroom and local resources, and an outstanding faculty. Our graduates make thoughtful decisions in the face of ethical and organizational dilemmas of schooling in order to serve all students well.

We prepare mathematics teachers to:

• Present mathematics as a coherent, reasoned, and relevant human activity

• Plan for exploration, conjecture, and surprise as part of the natural ecology of learning

• Honor the diversity of students' backgrounds, ideas, and approaches

• Encourage wonder and discovery

• Communicate the aesthetic elegance and intellectual power of inquiry

The following opportunities for math education are offered at Lewis & Clark:

Preservice MAT in Mathematics

If you want to become a teacher, you can apply to specialize in mathematics as part of the Middle Level/High School Preservice Teacher Education Program. Graduates earn the Master of Arts in Teaching degree with a Basic or Advanced Mathematics endorsement.

Endorsement Programs for Inservice Teachers

If you are a practicing educator who wants to gain more insight into how mathematics is learned or to change your teaching assignment to mathematics, you can apply for the endorsement program in mathematics. Graduates earn the Basic or Advances Mathematics endorsement.

Elementary Math & Science Certificate through PrISM Oregon

For elementary teachers who want to study exciting, inquiry-based, integrated math and science courses. Upon completing the program, students earn the PRISM certificate.

Full descriptions of all available mathematics courses at the graduate school are available in the course catalog>/a>.