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Home   >  School of Education   >  Programs   >  Endorsements   >  Administrative Licensure Endorsement

Administrative Licensure Endorsement

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The School of Education offers a PK-12 Administrative Licensure endorsement for educators who want to take the next step and become leaders in their schools.

Our PK-12 Administrative Licensure endorsement prepares educators to lead school-wide endeavors./p>

Endorsement Courses

  • EDL 270: Personal and Professional Assessment Seminar
  • EDL 271: Leadership and the Profession
  • EDL 272: Organizational and System Behavior
  • EDL 273: Instruction and Learning
  • EDL 274: School and Community in a Diverse Society
  • EDL 275: Planning, Research, Measurement and Evaluation
  • EDL 276: Applications of Law, Mandates and Policies
  • EDL 277: Current Issues in Special Education Administration
  • EDL 278: Supervising Instruction
  • EDL 279: Managing Schools
  • EDL 280: Clinical Experience I
  • EDL 281: Clinical Experience II

Courses are available for graduate education students as part of their program and as a standalone endorsement separate from a program.

To pursue an Administrative Licensure endorsement, submit your transcripts along with your application. Courses that count toward this endorsement need to be approved by a Drake academic advisor.

Ready to Apply?

  • Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis; therefore, it is requested that all materials be submitted approximately 8 weeks prior to the beginning of the intended start-term.
  • Upon the receipt of transcripts, an advisor will complete a transcript evaluation in order to determine any credit or course substitutions/transfers. 
  • In order to begin the application process, please select the apply link below. This link will provide you application requirements. Questions regarding the application process can be forwarded to the Coordinator of Graduate Admission at soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515-271-2552.

Apply Now

Questions about this Endorsement?

Amber Graeber
Assistant Professor, Education Leadership
amber.graeber@drake.edu
515-271-2618

Additional Information

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    • Iowa teacher shortage areas are designated annually by the Iowa Department of Education. Teachers in shortage areas may be eligible for college student forgivable loans through both state and federal programs. Information regarding application for forgivable loans is available at the Iowa College Student Aid Commission website. 
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