Social Sciences Endorsements

Program Details

Drake offers several endorsements in the field of social sciences.

• All Social Studies Endorsement (5-12)
• American Government Endorsement (5-12)
• American History Endorsement (5-12)
• Basic Social Studies (5-12)
• Economics (5-12) 
• History Endorsement (K-8)
• Psychology (5-12) 
• Social Studies Endorsement (K-8)
• Sociology (5-12) 
• World History Endorsement (5-12)

Program Options

The elementary level endorsements, Social Studies and History, are available in combination with the following degree programs.

• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
• Master of Science in Teaching

The secondary level endorsements, All Social Studies, American History, American Government and World History, are available in combination with the following degree programs.

• Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
• Master of Arts in Teaching

Program Contacts

Elementary Level (K-8) Endorsements

History Endorsement

Kevin Lam, PhD
Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning
kevin.lam@drake.edu
1-800-44-DRAKE, x2324
515-271-2324

Social Studies Endorsement

Casey Holmes, PhD
Assistant Professor, Teaching and Learning
casey.holmes@drake.edu 
1-800-44-DRAKE, x4850
515-271-4850

Secondary Level (5-12) Endorsements

All Social Studies, American Government, American History, Basic Social Studies, Economics, Psychology, Sociology and World History Endorsements

Matthew Hayden, PhD
Professor, Teaching and Learning
matthew.hayden@drake.edu
1-800-44-DRAKE, x3040
515-271-3040