School of Education

The central theme of our teacher education program is making a difference in the life of a student through professional relationships. This theme is grounded in the vision of the School of Education at Drake University: to be viewed as the leader in the preparation of teachers, school and vocational counselors, school administrators and adult educators throughout Iowa and the Midwest. The School of Education embraces past successes, consults future trends and delivers the highest quality of teaching, research, service and outreach to our students and community of learners.

The mission of the Drake University School of Education is to be a diverse community of learners who work collaboratively to create an equitable culture of excellence, inquiry and renewal. Drake University has been a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education since the association's inception. The school is fully accredited by the Iowa Department of Education and the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools for the preparation of elementary teachers, secondary teachers, school and vocational counselors, and school administrators. For more information about the Drake University School of Education, see http://www.educ.drake.edu.

Bachelor Degree Programs

All students must complete the Drake Curriculum (Areas of Inquiry) requirements, described in this catalog. Students, in consultation with their academic advisers, select courses that meet licensure requirements to fulfill the outcomes of the Drake Curriculum. Courses that apply to the Drake Curriculum and endorsement areas or the professional teaching programs can be counted in those areas. However, a total of 124 hours is required for graduation.