School of Education
Ready to Reimagine the Future
In Drake University’s School of Education, you’ll find yourself inspired. To innovate. To lead systemic change. And to cultivate reflective and collaborative practices that will shape how you empower students of today and the future.
In growing your spark to lead and nurture, our challenging, transformative programs benefit from our partnerships with Des Moines Public Schools and other area districts, whether you’re just beginning your career, or are an experienced educator ready for the next level of impact.
All Majors and Programs
Ignite change and embrace new possibilities.
Undergraduate
In our supportive, mission-driven community, you’ll prepare for your initial license in Iowa and a rewarding career as an educator. An accelerated pathway lets you finish in as little as 3.5 years.
Graduate
Deepen your qualifications under the guidance of seasoned practitioners and innovative scholars with graduate programs geared toward classroom educators, counselors, and educational leaders.
About the School of Education
Striving to uplift lives and communities, we equip you to lead and serve in a constantly changing world.
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Of Education undergraduates launch their careers or begin grad school within six months of graduation.
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Pass rate on teaching and learning licensure tests.
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Post-graduation placement rate across all programs.
Experiential Learning
Unlock diverse ways to explore theory through practice, gain professional experience, and contribute to the community and the discipline.
Student Teaching
Apply your learning and hone your skills with extensive classroom time starting from your first semester as an undergraduate. As you work under supervision, feedback from established teachers helps power your progress.
Internships and Clinical Experiences
Integrate new knowledge and sharpen your skills in professional settings. In our master’s and doctoral programs, your workplace becomes a living laboratory as you undertake hands-on projects and supervised experiences.
Mentorship
As a student in one of Drake’s educational leadership programs, you’ll benefit from the expert guidance of a seasoned administrator, who will encourage and coach you while acting as a sounding board throughout your studies.
Projects and Presentations
Influence how future educators teach. Many programs give you a chance to work alongside faculty in research, publish and present your own discoveries, and spearhead community projects.
Centers and Institutes
In the School of Education, we leverage the resources of expert faculty and skilled, ambitious students to advance classroom and counseling practices and make a difference in our region.
National Rehabilitation Institute
Pioneering research, funding student scholarships, and conducting training, the Institute is a strategic asset for students in Drake’s rehabilitation counseling program.
South Central STEM Hub
Serving as the hub of a collaborative local network, Drake provides preK-12 educators with the resources, hands-on materials, and training to offer and expand STEM instruction.
Head Start
Offering low student-teacher ratios and individualized instruction, Drake University Head Start helps ensure hundreds of local children enter school with the tools to succeed.
Getting Involved
Build relationships while enriching your profession. The Drake Education Association (DEA) provides a regular venue for discussion and support, while Kappa Delta Pi (KDPi) recognizes and encourages your leadership, scholarship, and service endeavors.
Meet Our Faculty
Learn from skilled practitioners and active researchers passionate about mentoring the next generation of education leaders.
Kevin Lam, Ph.D.
Professor, Urban & Diversity Education; Director of Social Justice in Urban Education Concentration
Matt Bruinekool, Ed.D.
Associate Professor, Counseling Education; Director of the National Rehabilitation Institute
Claire Muselman, Ed.D.
Co-Director, Master of Science in Leadership Development; Assistant Professor of Practice, Leadership, Human Resources, & Organizational Behavior
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