Applying to School of Education

Greetings,

Thank you for considering the Drake University School of Education!  We appreciate your interest and are eager to guide you through the admission and enrollment process.  The School of Education is committed to making your admission process personal and efficient. 

Below you will find essential information that will be of aid to you during this process.  Please note, this list is only an outline of admission requirements.  Applicants are responsible for meeting all requirements noted on program specific pages. 

Again, thank you for pursuing one of the School of Education's graduate programs.  If you have any additional questions, I invite you to contact me at soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515.271.2552.  I look forward to working with you one-on-one and to share with you how our program will provide you with a life full of transformation. 

Sincerely, 

Jared G. McCarty, M.M.
Coordinator of Graduate Admission
Drake School of Education

What Next? 

In order to complete the admission process, you must submit the following: 

• Drake University School of Education Graduate Application
  • Apply Online.
  • Download Application.
  • Request Application
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended
• A copy of your current professional resume or curriculum vitae
• An essay indicating why you wish to pursue the program, your personal and professional goals, and any past leadership experience (program specific requirements will differ)
• Official test scores from one of the following tests:  Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or Drake Writing Competency Test
  • Information regarding the Drake Writing Competency Test
  • Basic Information about all examinations used by the School of Education
  • Doctoral Applicants must complete the GRE
  • Individuals applying to an endorsement which consists of less than 12 credit hours are exempt from testing requirements
  • MAT/MST Degree students must also submit Praxis 1 scores for admission to the program
• Recommendation Letters (programs specific requirements will differ)
  • Recommendation Form
  • Doctoral Applicant must use the Doctoral Program Recommendation Form

Where do I send these materials? 

Your online application is directed automatically. Please mail all other application materials to: 

Jared McCarty
Coordinator of Graduate Admission
Drake University School of Education
3206 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa  50311-4505

More Information

• SOE Graduate Programs
• Graduate Catalog
• Financial Aid
• Tuition & Fees
• SOE Policies