The information on this page pertains to program requirements for students who matriculated in the 2020-2021 academic year. View requirements for previous catalog years here.
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) with a major in Elementary Education
The Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education prepares students for initial teacher certification at the elementary level. Graduates of the program will be learning leaders, student advocates, and reflective practitioners.
To earn a bachelor's degree from Drake, students majoring in elementary education need to fulfill the following requirements:
| Course | Credits |
| EDUC 001 - Introduction to Education (Optional) | 1 |
| EDUC 103 - Foundations in Education* | 3 |
| EDUC 108 - Student Development and Learning Theory* | 3 |
| EDUC 109 - Educational Technology* | 3 |
| EDUC 111 - Education Planning and Assessment* | 3 |
| EDUC 122 - Curriculum and Pedagogy | 3 |
| EDUC 123 - PE and Health in Elementary Schools | 2 |
| EDUC 124 - Literature of Childhood and Youth | 3 |
| EDUC 125 - Teaching of Science | 3 |
| EDUC 126 - Teaching of Mathematics | 3 |
| EDUC 128 - Teaching of Social Studies | 3 |
| EDUC 137 - Teaching of Reading in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 139 - Teaching of Communication Arts in the Elementary Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 164 - Perspectives on Race, Ethnicity, and Gender | 3 |
| SPED 120 - Introduction to Special Education* | 3 |
| Social Studies - Select two courses from the following: | |
| HIST 001 - Passages to 1750 | 3 |
| HIST 002 - Passages Since 1750 | 3 |
| HIST 075 - US History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 076 - US History Since 1877 | 3 |
| Behavioral Science - Select one course from the following: | |
| PSY 001 - Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| SCSS 001 - Survey of Sociology | 3 |
| Mathematics | |
| MATH 024 - Structure of Math for Elementary Education I | 3 |
| MATH 025 - Structure of Math for Elementary Education II | 3 |
| Science - Select at least one course from each of the following areas for a total of six credits. Courses may count toward multiple areas. | |
| Physical Science | |
| ASTR 001 - Descriptive Astronomy | 3 |
| ENSS 022 - Meteorology | 4 |
| ENSS 041 - Principles of Geology | 3 |
| PHSC 001 - Physical Science | 3 |
| STEM 110 - Integrated Science I | 3 |
| STEM 111 - Integrated Science II | 3 |
| Earth/Space Science | |
| ASTR 001 - Descriptive Astronomy | 3 |
| ENSS 022 - Meteorology | 4 |
| ENSS 035/036 - One Earth: Global Environmental Science (with lab) | 4 |
| ENSS 041 - Principles of Geology | 3 |
| STEM 110 - Integrated Science I | 3 |
| STEM 111 - Integrated Science II | 3 |
| Life Science | |
| BIO 012 - General/Pre-Professional Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 018 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| ENSS 035/036 - One Earth: Global Environmental Science (with lab) | 4 |
| STEM 110 - Integrated Science I | 3 |
| STEM 111 - Integrated Science II | 3 |
| Student Teaching | |
| EDUC 165 - Instruction and Management in Elementary Grades | 1 |
| EDUC 166 - Student Teaching (Elementary) | 11 |
| EDUC 169 -E-Portfolio for Student Teaching | 1 |
| *Admission to the Teacher Education Program - Must successfully complete EDUC 103, EDUC 108, EDUC 111, and SPED 120 | |
| Teaching Endorsement - Complete the requirements for at least one teaching endorsement. | varies |
| TOTAL | 124 |
There are many endorsements available at the elementary level. While only one endorsement is required to get a teaching license, two or more endorsements are recommended for maximizing students' flexibility and variety in their professional careers. Approved endorsement programs currently are available in
Approved second endorsement areas are available in
Specific requirements and program descriptions are available in the Teaching and Learning Department. Other endorsement programs may become available.
To earn endorsement by Drake University for licensure in an endorsement, students must earn at least a "C-" in all of the courses above.
Students must meet the following criteria to enroll in professional courses for Elementary Education:
All students preparing for licensure as a teacher must meet the following criteria on a continuing basis:
The information in this catalog does not constitute a contract between the university and the student. The university reserves the right to make changes in curricula, admission policies and processes, tuition and financial aid, academic standards and guidelines, student services and any other regulations or policies set forth in this catalog without giving prior notice.