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Teaching Young People

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education prepares you as a middle school or high school teacher. The School of Education models leadership in the core areas of academic reflection, collaborative learning, and social justice. We are committed to creating and educating strong systemic leaders who will be student advocates as well as reflective practitioners.

Secondary Education Major Requirements

To earn a bachelor's of secondary education degree from Drake, students majoring in secondary education need to fulfill the following:

  • Drake general curriculum requirements
  • School of Education (SOE) curriculum requirements outlined below
  • Requirements of at least one full endorsement

The SOE curriculum requires secondary ed majors to take core courses in the first two years of undergraduate study. These core courses acquaint you with the field of education. In the third and fourth years, you will take methods courses and complete the courses related to your chosen endorsements. In your final semester, you will complete a professional student teaching experience.

The School of Education curriculum includes:

Learn more about Drake’s secondary education degree and how to become a middle school or high school teacher!

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  • Scholarships: Scholarship awards are processed by the Office of Student Financial Planning in coordination with Admissions. These scholarships do not require applications. See the full list of potential undergraduate scholarships offered to School of Education students. 
  • Teacher Loan Forgiveness: Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program, if you teach full time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 on your Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and your Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans. 
  • Teach Iowa Scholar Program: The Teach Iowa Scholar (TIS) Program provides qualified Iowa teachers with awards of up to $4,000 a year, for a maximum of five years, for teaching in Iowa schools in designated shortage areas.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
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