From the Office of Jan McMahill
Welcome to Drake University School of Education, one of the largest in the Midwest. Over 1,000 students are enrolled in degree programs to become licensed professionals in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, School and Community Counseling, Educational Administration, Training and Development, and Continuing Education.
We offer 10 separate degree programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Education (Elementary or Secondary Initial License)
- Master of Science in Education in Effective Teaching and Learning
- Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Education Initial License)
- Master of Science in Teaching (Elementary Education Initial License)
- Master of Science in Special Education
- Master of Science in Educational Leadership
- Master of Science in Counseling
- Master of Science in Adult Learning and Organizational Performance
- Specialist in Education
- Doctor of Education
Our grants and special programs include Head Start, Urban Education, Adult Literacy, and Vocational Rehabilitation. We partner with Iowa Area Education Agencies to deliver degrees and endorsement programs off campus. Since 1988 we have offered live and online classes to teachers, counselors, and athletic coaches who wish to renew their licenses and move forward on the salary scales.
Faculty, staff, and students of the School of Education model leadership in the core areas of core areas of academic reflection, collaborative learning, and social justice. Leadership embodies the importance of creating and educating strong systemic leaders at every level of the academic setting.
- A belief in Academic Reflection assumes the importance of intellect, knowledge, and reason. The School of Education is a place of inquiry and scholarship in the liberal and professional arts.
- A belief in Collaborative Learning assumes the importance of active participation and mutual responsibility among faculty, students, and constituent communities. The School of Education fosters engagement in learning and teaching.
- A belief in Social Justice assumes the importance of education as a major pathway toward the values of democracy and equity. The School of Education promotes lifelong learning as a purposeful activity that advances global citizenship and a just society.
We area team of full-time, doctoral-level faculty, clinical and part-time educational practitioners; grant and program directors; professional coordinators; and support staff. Over 3,000 licensed educators have Drake degrees and skills that they need to provide best practices.
Be my guest to take a real or virtual tour and Discover the Drake Difference in the School of Education!
Sincerely,
Dr. Janet McMahill, Dean