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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is my Drake Student ID Number?
A. In order to protect our students from identity theft and to secure your academic records, Drake University no longer uses your Social Security Number as your student ID.
Your new Drake University student identification number (labeled ID) is found in the upper right corner of your transcript. Please use this number along with your full name on all Drake University correspondence and transactions, especially future registrations.
Your grades are received and processed in the School of Education, Office of Extended Campus Programs, then sent to Student Records electronically. Student Records then produces and sends your official transcript to your home address.
Q. Is Drake a fully accredited university?
A. 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
http://www.ncahlc.org
In addition to University accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, all School of Education certification and endorsement programs are approved and accredited by the Iowa Department of Public Instruction, pursuant of Chapter 79, Code of Iowa.
Q. Do your coaching courses count towards Pennsylvania's ACT 48 requirements?
A. You must hold a Health or Physical Education Level 1 or 2 certificate in order for these courses to satisfy ACT 48 requirements.
Q. Do you offer distance learning based degrees?
A. No, we do not have any distance learning based degree programs.
Q. Do you offer online courses?
A. Yes. Please visit our Online Course page for a complete listing of our courses.
Q. Do you offer courses for Coaches and Physical Educator's?
A. Yes. Courses are offered in a combined video and print format. Titles include:
Q. What if I have questions about the course work. Is there someone who can help me?
A. Yes. Our staff can answer many of your questions. We can also have the instructor contact you
directly. Call us at 1-800-76-TEACH
Q. What requirements are there if I want to teach in Iowa?
A. Go to the Iowa Department of Education homepage for complete information.
Q. What is an Area Education Agency (AEA) and what do they offer?
A. The K-12 public and private schools in Iowa are served by 9 regional service units. These agencies provide special education, staff development and media services. Many have partnered with Drake to offer graduate credit for their staff development offerings. For more information and links to each AEA, visit the Area Education Agencies section.
Q. How much are the courses offered by Extension Education?
A. Video and online course costs range from $155-$675 depending on the delivery method and the number of credit hours. The cost varies for Drake graduate credit offered through the states AEA's.
Q. What are the requirements for getting into a degree program at Drake University?
A. Graduate admissions requirements can be found by Clicking Here, or in the Drake Graduate Catalog. To request a copy of the Graduate Catalog, call 1-800-44-DRAKE, Ext. 3871.
Q. How do I schedule the Miller Analogy Test (MAT)?
A. For off-campus students, call 1-800-44-DRAKE, ext. 3727.
Q. How do I contact Extension Education?
A. See the Contact Us page on this web site or call 1-800-76-TEACH.
Q. Will I automatically get a transcript?
A. Yes, you get one transcript free of charge after you complete each Extension Education course for which you are enrolled.
Q. How do I get an additional transcript?
A. You may sending a written request to Student Records, Drake University, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311. Please include a MasterCard, Discover or Visa number or personal check. Transcripts are $5 each. You must include your full legal name, social security or Drake student I.D. number, any former names, approximate last attendance date at Drake, daytime phone number and current mailing address.
You may also download a transcript request form (.pdf format) and mail it in if you would like. Additional transcript information may be found online by Clicking Here.
Q. Can I expedite my coursework?
A. Yes, you can have the grading process accelerated. Please click here for more information.
Q. What are enrollment deadlines?
A. For degree and endorsement programs, pre-registration must be completed two weeks before the first class date.
A. Enrollment for graduate credit at conferences and special events takes place the opening day of the event.
A.. AEA's have different deadlines depending on the course offering. Check with the AEA to find out what their requirements are.
Video course enrollments are continuous throughout the year.
Q. Can I earn CEUs (Continuing Education Units) or SDUs (Staff Development Units) through Extension Education?
A. No. Drake University School of Education awards Carnegie units of graduate credit only in semester hours. CEUs are offered by social service, nursing or other organizations. SDUs are awarded by designated school districts and the 12 area education agencies.
