Master of Science in TeachingMaybe you dream of being a teacher, or want to pursue a career that would allow you to give back to the community. The Master of Science in Teaching (MST) program will help you transition into the field of education. The degree program is designed for individuals who hold undergraduate degrees in a field outside of education, but would like to obtain teaching certification at the elementary level (K-8). Drake’s program is one of a small number of programs that allows you to get an elementary teaching certificate at the master’s degree level. (If you are interested in teaching at high school level, you should consider the Master of Arts in Teaching program.) This part-time program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals. The majority of courses required for the first part of the program can be taken in an evening format, so you can continue to work while you begin your master’s degree. The methods courses, which comprise the middle section of the program, are taught primarily during the day. In addition to courses needed to receive your teaching license, you’ll fulfill requirements for at least one endorsement area while attending Drake. An advisor will work with you to see which courses from your undergraduate transcript may count toward an endorsement. The number of courses you will need to take to complete an endorsement will depend on how many of your undergraduate courses fulfill the endorsement requirements. Apply NowStudents entering the MST program must have an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Graduate courses from other institutions that meet the objectives of Drake courses can substituted for MST courses. Please consult the program advisor about transfer credits. A preliminary estimate of which credits may count toward completion of the program can be provided upon request. For complete graduate admission requirements for the School of Education, visit the SOE Admissions page or contact the Jared McCarty at soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515-271-2552. Questions?For more information about the MST program, contact: Dr. Shelley Fairbairn |
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