Master of Science in Teaching
Make a bold transition to confident leadership as a skilled, reflective educator attuned to student needs during their foundational years by becoming a learning leader who creates an equitable classroom through creativity and reflective practice.
School of Education | On-Campus
Program Options
Pivot from wherever you are to the elementary school classroom with an MS in Teaching degree. Review program requirements and learn about expanding your expertise through endorsements.
Master of Science in Teaching
Built for those eager to enter the teaching profession, this program instructs you in core education principles before focusing on methods for teaching elementary students. Classroom observation and student teaching check off all requirements for K-6 licensure.
Endorsements
Shape your training to match your teaching goals. Students can graduate with additional endorsement areas. A wide range of options includes high-demand areas like reading, special education, and ESL/ELL.
Meet the Faculty
Drake’s education faculty combine the latest data driven insights and practical classroom experience informed by practice and research.
Kevin Lam, Ph.D.
Professor, Urban & Diversity Education; Director of Social Justice in Urban Education Concentration
Tonia Land, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Teaching and Learning ; Professor, Mathematics and Technology Education
Outside the Classroom
We prepare you for life beyond the classroom by building your confidence through rigorous coursework and real world experience.
Student Teaching Experience
You’ll apply what you’ve learned during your final semester by student teaching, with a full range of classroom responsibilities.
Partnerships in Des Moines
Drake’s strong regional reputation, thanks to ongoing connections with urban, rural, suburban, public, and private schools, increases student teaching options and opens doors to job opportunities.
Scholarships
Access financial support to ease your career transition. Students pursuing a teaching license have access to several scholarships, plus various state and federal programs.
Earn K-6 Certification
When you complete the program, you’ll be eligible for licensure as an elementary school teacher. Faculty and staff help you navigate your next steps, from obtaining certification to searching for your first full-time teaching job.
Careers & Skills
An exciting and rewarding career as an educator begins here. Drake’s MS in Teaching program gives you the necessary foundation for classroom success and the confidence to advocate for student learning in your school. Drake’s regional connections position you to find a role among Iowa’s network of public and private schools.
Employers
- Public elementary schools
- Private schools
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum design
- Domain-specific teaching methods
- Educational technology integration
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
Salary & Growth Outlook
The starting salary for teachers in Iowa.
Take the Next Step
It’s not too late to embark on a new path. Get the support and training you need to excel as a professional educator in the elementary classroom.
DeDe Small, PhD
Professor of Literacy Education
dede.small@drake.edu
515-271-3059
