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Fort Lewis College Teacher Education Department We are the Fort Lewis College Teacher Education Department in beautiful Durango, Colorado

Fort Lewis College offers a Teacher Education Licensure Program designed to enable students to qualify for a Colorado Teaching License. The Teacher Education Department endeavors to attract individuals with a high potential for successfully completing teacher preparation courses and fieldwork. The program makes it possible for undergraduate students to complete both a bachelor’s degree and qualify for a teaching license within four academic years. Students holding a Bachelor’s Degree may enter our Post-baccalaureate Program and complete and licensure program. We prepare students for teacher licensure in the following disciplines:

■ Early Childhood Education (Birth to 3rd grade)
■ Elementary Education (grades K-6)
■ Secondary Drama (grades 7-12)
■ Secondary English (grades 7-12)
■ Secondary Mathematics (grades 7-12)
■ Secondary Science (grades 7-12)
• Biology Option
• Chemistry Option
• Geology Option
• Physics Option
■ Secondary Social Studies (grades 7-12)
■ Art (grades K-12)
■ Music (grades K-12)
■ Physical Education (grades K-12)
■ Spanish (grades K-12)

We're so proud of our faculty! The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Fort Lewis College has earned...
07/27/2026

We're so proud of our faculty!

The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Fort Lewis College has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well the program prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.

We also received this recognition in 2023 - keep up the good work!

The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Fort Lewis College has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well the program prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. The report, Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading....

Fort Lewis College celebrated 41 new education graduates at its Spring PEX, where students shared their passion, purpose...
05/15/2026

Fort Lewis College celebrated 41 new education graduates at its Spring PEX, where students shared their passion, purpose and commitment to teaching communities worldwide.

DURANGO — What does it mean to become a teacher? For some, it means inspiring curiosity in every student they meet. For others, it means helping young musicians succeed not just in music, but in life. For others still, it means becoming the educator they wished they'd had growing up. This spring, ...

05/15/2026

There is an amazing opportunity for you this summer right here in Durango!

Colvig Silver Camps, a local residential and wilderness adventure summer camp also offers a summer day camp program, PLAY! @ Colvig Silver Camps, and we are hiring PLAY! Staff for this summer.

This is a great opportunity to start building your education resume and build your hard and soft skills working with kids and develop skills in outdoor leadership and youth development and have a lot of fun doing it! Join us and work for a fun, flexible, and easy going local business that helps kids learn, explore, and have good ‘ole fun in the outdoors!

Visit http://www.colvigsilvercamps.com/play for more information and to apply! https://www.colvigsilvercamps.com/

Colvig Silver Camps is a family owned and operated summer camp in Durango, Colorado, offering both day and overnight programs. We believe the challenges of outdoor experience, fun, and adventure provide some of the best opportunities for kids to grow.

A wonderful profile and tribute to our amazing colleague, Dr. Lee Frazer. It such a joy to work with him!
04/29/2026

A wonderful profile and tribute to our amazing colleague, Dr. Lee Frazer. It such a joy to work with him!

A Decade in the Life: Lee Frazer

Special Ed teacher with a terminal degree? Work with a great team at Fort Lewis College!
04/06/2026

Special Ed teacher with a terminal degree? Work with a great team at Fort Lewis College!

Position Summary: The Department of Teacher Education at Fort Lewis College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in Special Education to begin Fall Term 2026. The Teacher Education Department offers licensure programs in early childhood, elementary, sever...

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