Prepare to help students communicate with confidence and creativity. Drake’s Speech, Communications, and Theater endorsements equip you to teach speaking, performance, and media skills at both the elementary (K–8) and secondary (5–12) levels, with flexible pathways that pair with your education degree or add to your teaching license.
Through coursework in areas like public speaking, debate, theater, and communication, you’ll build the skills to guide students in expressing ideas, collaborating with others, and engaging diverse audiences.
Programs that pair with this Endorsement
The Speech, Communication, & Theater endorsement at the elementary level is available in combination with the following degree programs.
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.