Accreditation

University

Drake University has been on the approved list of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since that association was established in 1913. Since reorganization of the Association in 2000, Drake University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

North Central Association
Phone: 312-263-0456
www.ncahlc.org/

Drake University is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA; https://www.nc-sara.org).

School of Education

In addition to University accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, All certification and endorsement programs within the School of Education are approved and accredited by the Iowa Department of Education, pursuant of Chapter 79, Code of Iowa.

Programs

Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or School Counseling, is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).