Principal License
Throughout Lewis & Clark’s Principal License Program, every course, text, and assignment is centered around identifying systemic inequalities that exist in the K-12 education system, fostering equitable practices and policies, and developing leadership approaches that enable you to achieve more socially just classrooms, schools, and districts.
An Equity-Driven Program for Aspiring Leaders
Lewis & Clark develops committed, courageous leaders who have an unrelenting belief in the brilliance of every student and family. They are racially and critically conscious; reflective, adaptive, and resilient. They work to interrupt the status quo and create conditions to ensure learning, growth, belonging, and dignity for PK-12 students, staff, and community.
Being an equity-driven program means that in every course, text, and assignment, we will center discussions on identifying systemic inequality that exists in school systems in order to develop leadership approaches that create fairness in opportunities and outcomes for minoritized students and families.
Flexible Course Delivery
Flexible on-campus, hybrid, and synchronous online classes enhance accessibility and ensure the program fits your schedule.
27 Credit Hours
With six semesters consisting of evening and summer classes, you can progress at your own pace.
Start in Fall Semester
Classes begin in the fall.
Program Overview
Total credit hours: 27
Program start: Fall
Program length: 6 semesters, evenings and summer classes
Location: On-campus, hybrid course delivery
Program director: Megan Barrett →
Options:
MEd with Principal License →
EdS with Principal License →
EdD with PK-12 Concentration and Principal License →
Choose Your Track
With both a traditional, on-campus track and multiple district-affiliated tracks available, licensed educators across the state can earn their principal license from Lewis & Clark and join a cohort of future leaders who are committed to being equity-focused change agents.
Metro Cohort (Hybrid Program)
The metro cohort leverages a hybrid model of instruction and is available to students across the Portland metro area. With 75% of instruction taking place in-person on the Lewis & Clark Graduate School campus and all online instruction offered synchronously, candidates receive comprehensive support from program faculty in real time and forge strong personal and professional connections with fellow aspiring administrators.
Cohort Highlights
- Discounted tuition comparable to the cost of online-only programs across the state
- Participate in a learning community made up entirely of equity-focused educators
- Attend classes in-person and synchronously online
- Participate in immersive, rigorous, discussion-based classes
- Complete a hands-on mentorship with an experienced administrator mentor
- Identify and work to improve real-life problems of practice
District-Affiliated Cohorts
Available only to district-partnered applicants, our district-affiliated cohorts offer increased access and flexibility to aspiring educational leaders employed by a partner district in Central and Northeastern Oregon, as well as throughout the Portland metro area.
Cohort Highlights
- Discounted tuition comparable to the cost of online-only programs across the state.
- Participate in a learning community made up entirely of educators in your district
- Attend classes at locations within your district
- Participate in immersive, rigorous, discussion-based classes (both in person and virtual)
- Complete a hands-on mentorship with an experienced administrator mentor
- Identify and work to improve real-life problems of practice within your own district
The Principal License Program is a proud partner of Portland Public Schools and shared Wallace Foundation grantee. As an organization dedicated to promoting equity and improving practice and policy, the Wallace Foundation recognizes institutions whose work is aligned with their current equity initiatives—in L&C’s case, to shape the effective leadership of school principals and other educators.
The Principal License Program is a proud partner of Portland Public Schools and shared Wallace Foundation grantee. As an organization dedicated to promoting equity and improving practice and policy, the Wallace Foundation recognizes institutions whose work is aligned with their current equity initiatives—in L&C’s case, to shape the effective leadership of school principals and other educators.
How to Apply to the Program
Our admissions team is here to help! We offer rolling admissions with terms that start in September, January, and May. Our metro cohort is open to all students; the district-affiliated cohort is only available to district-affiliated professionals.
Getting Your Principal License
After you have completed the program, you will be able to complete the online license application with Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
Competitive Pricing and Scholarships
Lewis & Clark offers a special tuition rate to students enrolled in administrative licensure programs.
|
Standard Graduate School Tuition |
Special Administrative Licensure Tuition |
| $1,144 per semester hour | $783 per semester hour |
| $30,888 total | $21,141 total |
Oregon Administrator Scholars Program (OASP)
Scholarship opportunities are available from the Oregon Administrator Scholars Program (OASP), which could fully cover the cost of your license. OASP awards up to a maximum of $12,000 per academic year for racially or linguistically diverse administrator candidates enrolled in a license program. The scholarships may be used to pay for classes, fees, and related costs.
Attend an Info Session
We encourage all prospective graduate students to begin their journey by attending an information session. An admissions-led, program-specific, or faculty-led session is an excellent opportunity to learn more about each program, or to compare similar programs, in an informal and conversational setting.
Connect With Lewis & Clark
Applying to graduate school is an exciting step in your educational journey. The Lewis & Clark Graduate School admissions team is here to help you along the way.
Next Steps
We are here to help! Take the next step and visit our registration page to learn how to register for classes and more.