About the School

At the School of Education, we prepare world-class teachers and educational leaders. We have an exceptional record of preparing highly effective elementary and secondary teachers, school counselors, principals, superintendents, and specialists working in training and organizational development in the corporate and non-profit sectors. We have a commitment to providing an intimate learning environment that fosters close connections between students, faculty and community.

As a student here, you will connect your coursework with practical experience in urban, suburban, and rural schools. Undergraduates begin classroom observation and practice teaching their first semester. On-campus graduate students take all their classes on evenings and weekends and in summer terms, and most complete their degree in two years.

Our new Teacher Intern Program which allows individuals with a bachelor's degree in another field to complete coursework toward teacher licensure for middle or high school subject areas in one year. In year two, interns begin teaching full-time at paid teaching positions. Our online Master of Science in Effective Teaching program combines the quality of a Drake education with the convenience of online learning. The 3 + Teach Program gets our students in the classroom and hired as certified, paid teachers in their final semester at Drake, giving them a head start on their career.