Program Overview
Start on your leadership path as an undergraduate student. Continue your transformative journey post undergraduate degree and finish your master's degree in three semesters as a part-time graduate student.
About the Program
Students having completed 90 credit hours as an undergraduate student can apply to the MS in Leadership.
As an undergraduate student:
Students will take 4 graduate level courses - two in the fall and two in the spring - prior to graduating with an undergraduate degree.
As a part-time graduate student:
Students will then take 2 courses a semester as a part-time graduate student in the summer, fall, and spring semesters to complete the degree. These courses are offered in a weekend and synchronous online learning environment allowing students to work full-time and finish their degree.
ADMISSION
Admission to the 3+2 MSL graduate program requires a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a statement of interest. Individuals that do not meet the GPA requirement should contact the Coordinator of Graduate Admission for further information.
Please contact the Coordinator of Graduate Admission (soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515-271-2552) or visit the MSL application web site.
Weblink: https://www.drake.edu/leadership/32program/
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Master of Science in Leadership program at Drake University's School of Education has been meticulously crafted to align with the current and future demands of effective leadership. This 10-course, 30-credit curriculum is an embodiment of our commitment to developing inclusive, ethical, and empathetic leaders who can make a significant impact in diverse organizational contexts.
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
LEAD 201 | INSIGHTFUL LEADERSHIP: NAVIGATING SELF AND OTHERS FOR OPTIMAL SUCCESS | 3 |
LEAD 202 | LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS: CORNERSTONES OF INFLUENCE AND CHANGE | 3 |
LEAD 203 | ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND NEGOTIATION | 3 |
LEAD 204 | GLOBAL ETHICAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
LEAD 205 | INTEGRATED DATA KNOWLEDGE: DECISION--MAKING, VISUALIZATION & IMPACTFUL REPORTING | 3 |
LEAD 206 | STRATEGIC PLANNING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE | 3 |
LEAD 207 | NAVIGATING LEADERSHIP THROUGH STRATEGY AND INNOVATION | 3 |
LEAD 208 | MASTERING THE DYNAMICS OF ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION | 3 |
LEAD 209 | CREATING AND ORCHESTRATING IMPACTFUL ADULT LEARNING | 3 |
LEAD 210 | LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE | 3 |
Total Hours | 30 |