Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling

Name

Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling

Legal name

Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling

Website

https://graduate.lclark.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graduate Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

School Counseling & Student Support Services Preparation Programs (EDAHAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Psychology Services & Psychoeducational Support (EDAKAMAC), School-Based Mental Health Therapy (Licensed Clinicians) (EDAKAMAD)

Keywords

• Graduate education programs
• School counseling degrees
• Teacher preparation
• Art therapy training
• Educational leadership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition: Tuition revenue from graduate degree programs charged per semester hour. 500 and 700 level courses (on campus) are $1,190 per semester hour. 600 level courses (off campus) are $1,090 per semester hour. Programs include MA, MS, MEd, EdS, and EdD degrees across education and counseling disciplines.
2. Continuing Education: Revenue from continuing education classes, workshops, certificates, and endorsement programs offered through the Center for Community Engagement for counseling professionals and educators seeking personal and professional growth.
3. Application and Transcript Fees: Graduate transcripts cost $10 each; Continuing Education transcripts cost $4.50 each. Late course add/withdrawal incurs $25 per transaction fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling delivers graduate-level degree, licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs in education and counseling. Offerings span Art Therapy, Marriage/Couple/Family Therapy, Professional Mental Health Counseling (with addictions specialization), School Psychology, School Counseling, Elementary and Secondary Education (MAT), Educational Leadership (MEd, EdS, EdD), Principal and Professional Administrator Licensure, and Higher Education Student Affairs, supplemented by continuing education and specialized certificates.

Product overview

Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of graduate programs in education and counseling. The institution operates as a single unified academic entity organized into two departments—Counseling, Therapy, and School Psychology, and Teaching, School Counseling, and Leadership Studies—providing degree programs (MA, MEd, EdS, EdD), licensure tracks, endorsement programs, and certificate programs. The product portfolio spans mental health counseling and therapy (including Art Therapy, Marriage/Couple/Family Therapy, Professional Mental Health Counseling with addiction specialization), K-12 teaching preparation (Elementary and Secondary MAT programs with full-time and part-time cohort options), educational leadership (Principal License, Professional Administrator License, EdD in Educational Leadership), and specialized credentials (ESOL endorsement, Reading Intervention, Special Education, Eco-Soma-Arts, Eating Disorders, Gambling Counselor, and Trans Youth advocacy certificates). The institution is not a commercial technology product but an educational service provider whose programs prepare students for careers as educators, counselors, and educational administrators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bridge the Gap Scholarship: A scholarship program offered to all graduate students with demonstrated financial need whose program begins in fall 2026.

Products and services

• Art Therapy (MA and MS) Full-time, three-year graduate program offering both Master of Arts and Master of Science degree tracks in art therapy, preparing students to become mental health practitioners or pursue research and doctoral studies.
• Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy (MA) Graduate program preparing students to become competent marriage, couple, and family therapists demonstrating excellent therapeutic skills and ethical, socially responsible practice.
• Professional Mental Health Counseling (MA) Graduate program training students to become empathetic and compassionate mental health practitioners through equity-focused leadership and advocacy in the counseling profession.
• Professional Mental Health Counseling—Specialization in Addictions (MA) Graduate program training future counselors in an integrated approach to mental health counseling with specialization in addiction studies.
• Educational Specialist in School Psychology (EdS) Advanced graduate program for students seeking licensure as school psychologists, with preparation significantly greater than a master's degree.
• Elementary Education (MAT) Full-time 12-13 month Master of Arts in Teaching program for elementary educators (K-5) providing pedagogical foundation while addressing issues of equity and access in schools.
• Part-Time MAT Elementary Cohort for School Employees Two-year part-time delivery option of the Elementary MAT program designed for classified district employees, combining on-campus classes with distance learning and practicum while maintaining employment.
• Secondary Education (MAT) Master of Arts in Teaching program preparing students to become transformative, equity-minded middle and high school educators (grades 6-12), grounded in social justice principles.
• Master of Education in School Counseling (MEd) Graduate program emphasizing a democratic, systemic approach to school counseling, equipping students to reach underserved students and involve all community members in student success.
• Master of Education with Principal License (MEd) Master's degree program for current educators and building leaders seeking to improve teaching and learning through equity-focused educational leadership.
• Educational Specialist with Principal License (EdS) Program for students holding master's degrees seeking Oregon Principal License and Professional Administrator License, alongside EdS completion.
• Doctor of Education in Leadership (EdD) Doctoral program encompassing the P-20 spectrum, addressing educational pathways from pre-K through baccalaureate education and their role in educational outcomes.
• Higher Education Student Affairs (MA) Graduate program available in hybrid full-time two-year or part-time three-year formats, focusing on learning and development across all dimensions of campus life.
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement 14-semester-hour endorsement program for licensed educators exploring principles, theories, and practices relevant to English language learners.
• Reading Intervention Endorsement Endorsement program providing Pre-K through Grade 12 teachers with advanced literacy assessment and instruction skills.
• Special Education: Generalist Endorsement Endorsement program designed collaboratively with public school special educators, providing practical, skill-based training for educators serving students with special needs.
• Eco-Soma-Arts Certificate Certificate program providing mental health practitioners and graduate students with evidence-based, experiential, socially progressive curriculum integrating ecological perspectives with somatic and artistic expressions.
• Eating Disorders Treatment Certificate Certificate program taking an inclusive, weight-neutral, Health At Every Size approach to eating disorders treatment; the only such graduate program in the Pacific Northwest.
• Trans Youth Support and Advocacy Certificate Certificate program supporting professionals in providing advocacy and support for transgender and gender-diverse youth.
• Gambling Counselor Pre-Certification Education Series of two 30-hour courses providing educational requirements for the Certified Gambling Addictions Counselor (CGAC) credential in Oregon.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wieden + KennedyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Five-month collaboration with Portland advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy to design the Lewis & Clark River Otter mascot, revealed on February 20, 2025.
• Albina Vision TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Historic partnership to build a hub for education and economic opportunity within Portland's redeveloped Lower Albina district. Aims to foster learning as a core value of the community and provide opportunities for Albina residents and Lewis & Clark students, staff, and faculty.
• Portland Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lewis & Clark for principal preparation program focused on equity and inclusion. Co-recipient of Wallace Foundation grant for creating equity-centered principal pipelines.
• Beaverton School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistrict partnership for Part-Time MAT Elementary Cohort program. District identifies employees for admission and provides release time for practicum experiences.
• David Douglas School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistrict partnership for Part-Time MAT Elementary Cohort program. District identifies employees for admission and provides release time for practicum experiences.
• West-Linn Wilsonville School DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistrict partnership for Part-Time MAT Elementary Cohort program. District identifies employees for admission and provides release time for practicum experiences.
• Oregon Health Plan / MedicaidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHB 3761 legislation spearheaded by Art Therapy faculty will expand access to art therapy for Oregonians on Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan starting in 2026, helping ensure people with greatest need have increased access to effective mental healthcare.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Seattle University College of Education: Jesuit-affiliated Seattle university with graduate education and counseling programs emphasizing social justice. Comparable mission-driven Pacific Northwest institution with overlapping values and programs.
• Gonzaga University School of Education: Jesuit-affiliated Spokane university offering graduate education and leadership programs. Comparable regional Pacific Northwest mission-driven institution with similar program mix and values orientation.
• University of Oregon College of Education: Major public research university in Oregon offering graduate degrees in education, counseling, and leadership. Comparable Pacific Northwest graduate education competitor with broader scale and different delivery model.
• University of Portland School of Education: Portland-based Catholic university with graduate education programs. Regional competitor with similar mission-driven orientation and overlapping applicant pool in the Portland metro.
• Portland State University College of Education: Public university in Portland offering graduate degrees in education, counseling, and leadership. Direct regional competitor for prospective students and field placements in the Portland metro area.
• Pacific University College of Education: Private Oregon-based university with graduate education and counseling programs. Comparable regional competitor serving similar Portland-area and Pacific Northwest students seeking licensure-track graduate programs.

Direct peers

• Lesley University Graduate School of Education: Private Cambridge, MA-based graduate school of education offering master's and doctoral programs in teacher preparation, counseling, and educational leadership. Comparable small private graduate education institution with similar program breadth.
• Antioch University Seattle: Private nonprofit university with graduate programs in education and counseling emphasizing social justice and equity. Comparable as a similarly mission-driven, smaller-scale graduate education and counseling provider in the Pacific Northwest.
• Erikson Institute: Small private graduate school in Chicago focused on child development and educator preparation. Comparable as a similarly-sized, specialized graduate education institution with strong field-experience orientation.
• Bank Street College of Education: Independent graduate school of education in New York City with a long-standing social-justice-oriented, equity-centered mission. Closely comparable small, mission-driven graduate education institution offering similar teacher preparation and educational leadership programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lewisandclarkgsec
• Instagraminstagram.com/lewisandclarkgrad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lewis-&-clark-graduate-school-of-education-and-counseling

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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