Drake University Continuing Education and Professional Development offers online courses for PreK-12 classroom teachers and athletic coaches seeking graduate credit for license renewal, salary advancement, or elective credit. These courses are practical and award-winning. The course start dates are noted below in the course listing.
How to Register:
Coaching Wrestling: “Build Your A.R.M.O.U.R.” - Setting the Standard of Excellence in Your Wrestling Program EDMA 279
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Spring 2024 Course Dates: January 2 - April 1, 2024
*You have until February 2, 2024 to register.
Coaching Track and Field and Cross Country with Integrity, Inclusiveness, and Passion (EDMA 258)
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Spring 2024 Course Dates: January 2 - April 1, 2024
*You have until February 2, 2024 to register.
Coaching Basketball: Building a Culture of Competitiveness, Respect, and Togetherness in your Basketball Program (EDMA 255)
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
This course was designed by Chris Larson, head coach of the Norwalk Warriors. The 2020 Class 3A, Iowa State Champions!
Spring 2024 Course Dates: January 2 - April 1, 2024
*You have until February 2, 2024 to register.
Creating a Successful Football Coaching Legacy Through Culture, Program Development, and Fundamentals (EDMA 257)
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Spring 2024 Course Dates: January 2 - April 1, 2024
*You have until February 2, 2024 to register.
EveryBODY Wins: Adapted Physical Education-(EDMA 253)
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Spring 2024 Course Dates: January 2 - April 1, 2024
*You have until February 2, 2024 to register.
Concussion in Sport: What We Need to Know as Educators (EDMA 262)
1 Semester Hour of Credit
Spring 2024 Dates: February 12 - March 17, 2024
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-1 semester hour, $220.00 (There is no textbook for this course)
The Mental Edge: Applied Sports Psychology for Coaches (EDMA 251)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Not Offered for Spring
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
The Mental Edge Video Introduction
Computer Science in the Elementary Classroom (EDMA 269)
2 Semester Hours of Credit
Not Offered for Spring
Graduate Credit-2 semester hours, $440.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Iowa License Renewal-2 semester hours, $220.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Creative Coding (EDMA 283)
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Spring 2024 Course Dates: January 2 - April 1, 2024
*You have until February 2, 2024 to register.
Cultural Awareness: Seeing Past the Stereotypes (EDMA 209)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Spring 2024 Dates: February 19 - April 14, 2024
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Iowa License Renewal-3 semester hours, $330.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Cultural Awareness Video Introduction
Differentiation and Literacy (EDMA 244)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Spring 2024 Dates: March 11 - May 5, 2024
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Iowa License Renewal-3 semester hours, $330.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Domino Effect Online (EDMA 299)
1 Semester Hour of Credit
Spring 2024 Dates: April 15 - May 12, 2024
Graduate Credit-1 semester hour, $220.00
Middle School and High School Health: Building a 21st Century Curriculum (EDMA 254)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Not Offered for Spring
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Middle School and High School Health Video Introduction
Unleash Your Genius
1 Semester Hour of Credit
Spring 2024 Dates: January 29 - March 3, 2024
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-1 semester hours, $220.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Human Relations (EDMA 204)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Spring 2024 Dates: February 19 - April 14, 2024
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Human Relations Video Introduction
Elementary Social Studies: Making Your Content Relevant (EDMA 208)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Spring 2024 Dates: January 22 - March 17, 2024
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Elementary Soc Studies Video Introduction
EveryBODY Wins: Adapted Physical Education-(EDMA 253)
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Spring 2024 Course Dates: January 2 - April 1, 2024
*You have until February 2, 2024 to register.
High School Physical Education: Putting National Standards into Action (EDMA 252)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Not Offered for Spring
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
High School Phy Ed Video Introduction
Power of Play: Learning, Communicating, and Engaging Learners (EDMA 261)
Not Offered for Spring
Developed by: Drake University
Graduate Credit -1 semester hour, $220.00
Location: Drake University CEPD Online
Differentiation and Literacy (EDMA 244)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Spring 2024 Dates: March 11 - May 5, 2024
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Iowa License Renewal-3 semester hours, $330.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Today Children's Literature (EDMA 207)
1 Semester Hour of Credit
*Self-Paced: You are required to schedule two virtual meetings with your instructor – one at mid-term one at the end of the course.
Spring 2024 Course Dates: January 2 - April 1, 2024
*You have until February 2, 2024 to register.
Domino Effect Online (EDMA 299)
1 Semester Hour of Credit
Spring 2024 Dates: April 15 - May 12, 2024
Graduate Credit-1 semester hour, $220.00
Trauma Centered School Cultures (EDMA 259)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Not Offered for Spring
Graduate Credit - 3 semester hours, $660.00
Iowa License Renewal Credit - 3 semester hours, $330.00
Blended Format
*Synchronous (Virtual) Meetings:
Supportive Engagement: Building Social Emotional Resilience (EDMA 268)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Not Offered for Spring
Graduate Credit - 3 semester hours, $660.00
Iowa License Renewal Credit - 3 semester hour, $330.00
Blended Format
*Synchronous (Virtual) Meetings
Turning Trauma Into Teachable Moments (EDMA 232)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Spring 2024 Dates: February 5 - March 31, 2024
Graduate Credit - 3 semester hours, $660.00
Iowa License Renewal Credit - 3 semester hour, $330.00
Blended Format
*Synchronous (virtual) meetings: February 10 and March 16, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am CST
Elementary Social Studies: Making Your Content Relevant (EDMA 208)
3 Semester Hours of Credit
Spring 2024 Dates: January 22 - March 17, 2024
Developed by Drake University
Graduate Credit-3 semester hours, $660.00 (not including the cost of the textbook)
Elementary Soc Studies Video Introduction
You may enroll in a maximum of 12 credit hours in one semester through Continuing Education & Professional Development. Questions? Please contact the Distance Learning Center at 1-800-76-TEACH (800-768-3224).
Students seeking to use these courses for recertification or salary advancement should seek prior approval from their school district or appropriate licensing agency.
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