Fort Lewis College

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Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado's premier public college. Our beautiful mountain campus in Durango, Colorado, inspires an active and friendly community within the Four Corners region, and offers transformative learning experiences that foster entrepreneurship, leadership, and creativity. Our cohorts average 50 students for focused learning and personalized relationships.

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Durango

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The FLC Teacher Education Department has built a close-knit relationship with the local school system. This let me get to know potential employers and coworkers on a deeper level than is possible in a typical Teacher training program, which led to a full time position right out of school.

Dreher Robertson

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Fort Lewis College

Programs

Bachelor’s & licensure

Teacher Apprenticeship Program

From 33 to 36 months
Program Duration
Hybrid
Program Format

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Program Info

The Fort Lewis College Teacher Apprenticeship Program offers a practical, flexible pathway for school employees, including paraprofessionals and educational assistants, to earn a Bachelor’s degree and a Colorado Elementary Teaching License. Launching in Spring 2027, this hybrid program allows you to keep working while applying your school hours toward field study requirements. Coursework combines evening online meetings with balanced, part-time scheduling across fall, spring and summer terms so you can manage professional and family responsibilities.

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Licensure Areas

Early Childhood Education (grades PK-3)
Elementary Education (grades K-6)

Program Overview

Your time in the Apprenticeship program may look different depending on if you have an assocaite's degree or some college credit already. You can generally expect the following:

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Program Overview

Your time in the Apprenticeship program may look different depending on if you have an assocaite's degree or some college credit already. You can generally expect the following: