Prepare to help students connect across cultures and languages. Drake’s World Languages endorsements equip you to teach languages such as French, German, Japanese, and Spanish at the elementary (K–8) and secondary (5–12) levels, preparing you to lead engaging language and cultural learning experiences.
With flexible pathways, you can pair a world language endorsement with your education degree or add it as an additional area of specialization—expanding your teaching license and your impact in the classroom.
Endorsements are available in:
French (K-8, 5-12)
German (K-8, 5-12)
Japanese (5-12)
Spanish (K-8, 5-12)
An endorsement in a foreign language prepares individuals to teach foreign language programs at various educational levels.
Programs that pair with this Endorsement
The French, German, and Spanish endorsements are 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.