It is my belief that any institution or organization must continually look within to assess the value it offers to students. As the world changes, a college must adapt its programs to meet the needs of society today and into the future.
Over the past year, Fort Lewis College has worked on creating a number of new programs that expand and enhance our value to both our students and the communities we serve. These programs are going to be exciting additions to the FLC catalog.
Fall 2018
Master of Arts in Education: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
This will be the third master’s program for FLC. The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education program is aimed at educators who wish to both earn a graduate degree and apply for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Endorsement with the Colorado Department of Education or the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Endorsement from the New Mexico Department of Public Education.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
The new Environmental Science degree will attract and serve students with an interest in science and the environment. The degree will bring together aspects of biology, chemistry, engineering, geosciences, and public health, and can complement the existing degree in Environmental Studies. Environmental science has proven to be a popular area of study, with other regional programs enrolling anywhere from 40 to nearly 200 students.
Pre-Health Professions Certificate
Healthcare is a rapidly growing industry nationwide, and Public Health, Exercise Science, and other health-related degrees at Fort Lewis College enjoy solid enrollments. The addition of a Pre-Health Professions Certificate will package selected courses in biology, chemistry, anthropology, psychology, and other areas to give students the opportunity to complete a certificate program in one year to assist them in pursuing a health-related career.
Ski Operations Certificate
This program is a partnership with Mountain Capital Partners, the owners of Purgatory Resort. Ski Operations will be an online program concluding with an internship.
Special Education Pathway Licensure
This licensure will add another specialty for teacher education students to pursue the careers they want.
Fall 2019
Borders and Languages
Computer Information Systems
Criminology and Justice Studies
Digital Marketing Certificate
Entrepreneurship
Sincerely,
Dene Thomas
President, Fort Lewis College