Drake University
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Drake University School of Accounting is accredited by AACSB International. Approximately 160 of the more than 800 accounting programs in the United States have attained this accreditation; fewer than 10 accounting programs outside the United States are accredited by AACSB International.
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Actuarial Science | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Drake provides one of the few private university actuarial science majors in the Midwest with a full set of actuarial science courses taught by actuaries. The program strives to provide high-quality, undergraduate-level preparation for students planning careers in the actuarial profession.
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Advertising | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Advertising majors choose between two areas of emphasis: the Advertising Account Management track to develop expertise in planning, budgeting, administrating and coordinating services; and the Advertising Creative track to master the creative components of the advertising industry,... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Anthropology and Sociology | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The major in anthropology and sociology offers a multidimensional perspective on self and society. These fields, concerned as they are with meaning, difference and power, cultivate reflexive, interpretive and empathetic forms of cultural analysis. Drawing together biography, history... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Applied Music
Instrumental, Vocal or Piano Performance | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Music program emphasizes the development of skills, concepts, and sensitivities essential to the professional life of a musician. The applied music program has 3 separate tracks: instrumental, piano, or vocal. The programs are professional music degrees that are intended... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Art History | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
We live in an image-saturated world but few of us possess the critical tools to analyze images and to understand their use. The art history major prepares students to navigate the complexity of visual culture, whether past or present, by introducing them to the specialized language... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Arts and Sciences/Law | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Arts and Sciences/Law 3+3 program allows students to complete virtually all College of Arts and Science major requirements in the first three years, including requirements for a specific undergraduate Arts and Sciences major sequence. If admitted to the Law School, the student then... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Astronomy | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a major directed toward a career in astronomy. The first-year and sophomore program includes a combined concentration in astronomy, physics and mathematics. Most professional positions in astronomy and astrophysics generally require study... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The biochemistry, cell and molecular biology (BCMB) major prepares students for careers in one of the most exciting areas of science: the interface between biology, chemistry and physics. The development of techniques, like genetic engineering and microscale analysis, have brought an... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Courses offered in the Biology Department allow students to choose from several areas of study, including preparation for graduate programs, careers in the health sciences, or industry or other areas in the biological sciences. Drake University‘s biology program is notable for having... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The chemistry major provides a solid foundation of scientific knowledge and experimental skills in a setting that emphasizes current developments in chemistry and experience with modern instruments and laboratory techniques.
The Chemistry Department believes that undergraduate research... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The major in computer science, offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, enables a student to develop an understanding of the theory and practice of computing within the context of a liberal arts and sciences education. In addition to computer programming, majors... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Culture and Society | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Study of Culture and Society (SCS) is an interdisciplinary major that blends courses in the humanities and social sciences. The major focuses on contemporary critical social and cultural theories, as well as modes of cultural research and criticism, including textual and discourse... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Economics program offers the opportunity to study how incentives affect human interaction (microeconomics) and how the economy grows and fluctuates (macroeconomics). The Economics major provides preparation both for students planning to enter the world of work directly after Drake,... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Electronic Media | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Electronic Media students select one of two tracks: Broadcast News or Radio-Television. Coursework during the first two years is similar. Specialization occurs during the last two years. All Electronic Media students learn techniques and disciplines of pre-production, studio and field... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The School of Education offers a strong professional program with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences, providing knowledge and perspective for disciplines taught in elementary schools. Within their educational program, elementary education students master a variety of methods... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
English | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The program in English is committed to establishing a habit of lifelong learning that emphasizes the relationship of reading, writing and critical thinking. Undergraduate English and Writing majors will be able to:
reflect critically on issues of textual representation in a diverse... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Entrepreneurial Management | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Entrepreneurial Management major is designed for students who are interested in concepts related to starting and growing a business. Additionally, when combined with another business major, this major will help a student develop an entrepreneurial perspective relevant to any field.... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Environmental Policy | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The interdisciplinary degree prepares students in a liberal arts tradition to understand the connections between human beings and the Earth's environment. The program will enable students to understand and engage in the intersection of social and natural sciences that produces environmental... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Environmental Science | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This interdisciplinary science degree prepares students in a liberal arts tradition to understand connections between human beings and their effects on the Earth's environment. Drake environmental science students are grounded in the natural sciences disciplines while also acquiring... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Finance | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The finance curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge of the major concepts and practices of financial management, while at the same time helping to develop their analytical, decision-making and communication abilities. The finance major prepares students for careers... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
General Business | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The curriculum is designed for students interested in obtaining a broad background in business administration without obtaining a high degree of specialization in any one area that prepares the graduate for management of a variety of business functions in a variety of business entities.
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Graphic Design | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Art and Design helps students develop their artistic and intellectual potential, explore new areas and discover career opportunities. Drake offers both intensive experiences in art and a solid liberal arts education. Students are immersed in a professional art and... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Health Sciences | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The undergraduate program in the Health Sciences is a four year degree program that focuses on developing the knowledge base, skill sets and professional experiences necessary for success in health-science related fields. Students will participate in an interdisciplinary curriculum... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
History | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The History Department provides undergraduates with an historical perspective from which they can analyze the contemporary world.
The department's courses do not emphasize the accumulation of information about particular events or periods. Instead, they investigate those ideas and... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Human Resources | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The concentration focuses on issues surrounding the management of people in organizations. It is available to undergraduate students of any major who have an interest in human resource management and want to prepare for a career in human resources or related fields. The concentration... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Information Systems | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Successful organizations understand the unique capabilities of information technology and how its use enables efficient operations and effective support of organizational strategy. The design, development, implementation, and management of these systems require the creative efforts... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Insurance | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The insurance concentration is open to all undergraduate students. The concentration prepares students to enter careers in the insurance industry or risk management. Students with a concentration in insurance should be prepared to enter positions in underwriting, claims, marketing,... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
International Business | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Drake is one of a limited number of universities with a major in international business. The International Business major prepares students for work in organizations whose owners, employees, customers, and/or suppliers are not confined to the borders of one nation. Those who choose... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
International Relations | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The international relations major is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the needs of students interested in understanding and/or working in international affairs. The goal is to train students for responsible global citizenship and entry into internationally related jobs... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Journalism | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The journalism/law 3+3 program allows students to complete virtually all journalism and mass communication (SJMC) requirements in the first 3 years, including requirements for a specific undergraduate journalism sequence. If admitted to the Law School, the student then counts Law School... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Latin American Studies | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Latin American Studies Concentration is a multidisciplinary program that offers students a regional focus to complement their disciplinary focus. The concentration provides a coherent framework for the study of Latin America. The concentration is designed to prepare students for... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Law and Business | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The purpose of this program is to provide Drake students, regardless of their majors, with an opportunity to learn basic legal concepts across a wide range of legal topics relevant to their personal and professional lives. As future members of a community, students will enter into a... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Law, Politics and Society | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Law, Politics and Society program offers students a multidisciplinary perspective on the complex interactions of law, culture, economics, politics, and social structure. Situated firmly within a liberal arts education, the program does not treat law as a fixed, naturally given feature... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Magazines | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The magazine major prepares students to be magazine writers, editors, designers and creative directors. As part of their coursework, students:
Write magazine articles for consumer, trade and organization magazines;
Work as staff members for the nationally award-winning 515... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Management | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Professional managers are a distinct and essential group in modern society who are responsible for maintaining and improving organizational effectiveness. The management degree in the College of Business and Public Administration is carefully designed to make its graduates extremely... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Marketing | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The marketing major provides both a theoretical understanding and a managerial/applied perspective regarding the principles of marketing and an understanding of marketing's interaction with other functional areas of the organization. Through the selection of marketing electives, marketing... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Students majoring in mathematics are able to plan programs appropriate for careers that require understanding of structures and patterns and analysis of data, or for further graduate study in theoretical or applied mathematics or related fields, such as other scientific disciplines or... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics for Secondary Education | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The focus of the program is to provide the necessary mathematics content and methods for students to become mathematics teachers at the middle-high school level.
In addition to receiving this degree in the College of Arts and Sciences, students must also complete the secondary education... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Music | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree (Music) are prepared for graduate studies in music (particularly in musicology, music theory, ethnomusicology, or music therapy) or interdisciplinary fields that emphasize musical knowledge or related skills (such as music criticism or library... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Music Education
Instrumental or Choral | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Music education students are qualified to become music educators, certified to teach in K-12 school music programs. A comprehensive foundation in music theory, history, and piano, as well as intensive instruction in the major performance area in the form of private lessons and small... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Music
Jazz Studies | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Concentration in Jazz Studies is intended to train students to have marketable skills for working as professional jazz and studio musicians. The Concentration in Jazz Studies is not intended to be a substitute for any of the professional degrees offered by the Department of Music.... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Musical Theatre | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The musical theatre program provides students with a solid theatre education and experience. Students take classes in movement, voice, and acting styles. Courses in mime and stage combat are also offered. Musical theatre students take a series of support courses in music as well as... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
News-Internet | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
As News-Internet majors, students gain knowledge and skills needed for careers in reporting, editing, management or publishing, online and on paper. Graduates work on newspaper staffs, in the news departments of other news media and agencies, in public information positions and in Web... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The study of philosophy attempts to develop a student's understanding of the presuppositions underlying the main areas of human inquiry, an awareness of the range of reasonable answers to the ultimate questions individuals ask themselves, and a habit of critical reflection concerning... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The basic physics major is designed for students who are interested in a career in industry, government laboratories and applied science or in further study toward a graduate degree.
For students planning to teach junior or senior high school physics, a cooperative program with the... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Physics/Pre-Engineering | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Physics and Astronomy administers a cooperative program in engineering. Two options are available: an informal Two-Two Plan and a formal Three-Two Dual Degree Plan.
In the Two-Two Plan, a student spends the first two years at Drake pursuing a program of basic studies,... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Politics | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Politics and International Relations provides an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. With the liberal arts focus of the program, students will develop... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Pre-Law | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
To prepare for the study and practice of law, students must develop two kinds of knowledge. First, they must learn to think analytically and critically, read widely and well, and communicate effectively. Second, students must develop an understanding of social institutions and practices.... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Pre-Medicine | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The pre-medicine program allows students to major in one of the sciences or any other discipline of interest, while, at the same time, completing the science courses required by medical schools. Schools of medicine and other applied, health-science training institutions recognize the... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Psychology provides courses in the fundamental areas of study that comprise the science of behavior. All psychology students are encouraged to take courses in the arts and sciences that improve their verbal, quantitative and critical reasoning abilities.
The undergraduate... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Public Relations | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Public relations professionals work to establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships between an organization/client and its constituents. They work in a variety of settings: corporate, small business, government, and political campaigns, non-profit organizations agencies... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Religion | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
A major in Religion at Drake University is a study of sacred texts and their interpretation, of theological and ethical reasoning, of the breadth of religious thinking and practice, and of the meaning of the religious quest for a comprehensive understanding of reality. Our courses can... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Rhetoric and Communication Studies | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Rhetoric and communication majors study public discourse with particular emphasis on the role of persuasion in the constitution of civil society and democratic governance. Subjects of study range from political speeches to religious texts, commercial advertisements to Supreme Court... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Secondary Education | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The School of Education offers a strong professional program with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences, providing knowledge and perspective for disciplines taught in secondary schools. Within their educational program, secondary education students master a variety of methods... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The study of sociology enables students to appreciate and engage the complexities of social life. The program in sociology is designed as a central component of the curriculum in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the University.
As a result of taking classes in sociology, students... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Studio Art
Drawing | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Art and Design will help you develop your artistic and intellectual potential, explore new areas and discover career opportunities. Drake offers you both intensive experiences in art and a solid liberal arts education. You will be immersed in a professional art and... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Studio Art
Painting | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Art and Design will help you develop your artistic and intellectual potential, explore new areas and discover career opportunities. Drake offers you both intensive experiences in art and a solid liberal arts education. You will be immersed in a professional art and... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Studio Art
Printmaking | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Art and Design will help you develop your artistic and intellectual potential, explore new areas and discover career opportunities. Drake offers you both intensive experiences in art and a solid liberal arts education. You will be immersed in a professional art and... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Studio Art
Sculpture | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Art and Design will help you develop your artistic and intellectual potential, explore new areas and discover career opportunities. Drake offers you both intensive experiences in art and a solid liberal arts education. You will be immersed in a professional art and... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Theater Arts | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The theatre program provides students with a solid theatre education and experience. Students are given the opportunity to complete a wide range of theatre electives. With these electives, students can emphasize one particular area of theatre or create their own mixture of theatre classes.... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Theatre Acting | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The acting program offers students the techniques and skills necessary to work as professional actors in the field. The curriculum exposes students to multiple performance methods and styles encouraging students to discover, or even create, the system that works best for them. In addition,... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Theatre Design and Technology | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The theatre design and technology program provides students a solid theatre education experience. Students take a series of design and support courses in all theatrical production areas. Scene painting, stage lighting, theatre organization and management, and CAD courses are many of... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Theatre Directing | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The directing program provides students the requisite skills and experience necessary to direct a theatrical production. The all-encompassing nature of the curriculum ensures students understand the workings of all areas of production. Students apply their knowledge in classroom directing... |
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Drake University
Bachelor degree
Women's Studies | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Women's Studies Concentration is a multidisciplinary program that focuses on the totality of women's experiences, with attention to the social construction of gender identity and gender relations, and the intersection of gender with other categories of analysis and structure, namely,... |
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Drake University
Doctor's degree
Leadership | |
Designed for the experienced and practicing professional, the Doctor of Education program offers opportunities for leaders inside or outside the PK-12 school system. The on-campus cohort program for leaders in education, government, corporate settings, and human service organizations includes advanced... |
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Drake University
Doctor's degree
Pharmacy | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The practice of pharmacy is an integral part of total health care. The pharmacist serves as a vital source of drug use information for other health care professionals and members of the community. The special knowledge of the pharmacist can maximize the effectiveness of disease treatment... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Accounting | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Master of Accounting degree (MAcc) is designed to complement prior education and equip students to reach their professional goals. Outstanding, full-time faculty teach a real-world, cutting-edge curriculum shaped by input from practicing professionals. Evening course scheduling allows... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Adult Learning and Organizational Performance | |
The Master of Science in Adult Learning and Organizational Performance is designed for persons entering or advancing in positions associated with organizational learning and development, human performance improvement, human resource management, and leadership in business, industry, government, and higher... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Business Administration | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program uses an integrative approach that emphasizes real-world application of knowledge and problem-solving strategies and techniques. Technology and management are incorporated into and across courses.
The MBA program is flexible... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Counseling
Mental Health Counseling | |
Students specializing in Mental Health Counseling tailor their training through practica and internship experiences. Upon completion of the program students obtain supervised clinical work and employment in a wide variety of settings: community mental health centers, substance abuse treatment centers,... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Counseling
Rehabilitation Counseling | |
Students can pursue careers in public and not-for-profit rehabilitation agencies. They can also pursue careers in the medical field. Careers in for-profit rehabilitation include private practice, insurance rehabilitation, legal testimony, and consulting.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Rehabilitation... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Counseling
School Counseling | |
Most students who specialize in School Counseling pursue careers as counselors in a secondary or elementary school setting. Other students obtain positions in Area Education Agencies or related educational environments. Graduates find employment in all types of schools in the State of Iowa.
Mission... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Educational Leadership | |
The Master of Science in Educational Leadership is a two-year cohort program. Thirty-six hours of credit are required for completion: twenty-four in coursework, six in seminars and six in clinical experience. Courses include practice-based learning assignments and case studies so that theory and practice... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Financial Management | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Master of Financial Management (MFM) degree is a specialized program designed to prepare individuals to excel in the financial services industry. The curriculum is designed to be immediately relevant in the workplace and is offered in a dynamic learning environment in which students... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Public Administration | |
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
To successfully lead a public or nonprofit organization in today's environment, administrators must develop superior executive, public policy, and resource management expertise. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program strives to meet these challenges.
The location of the MPA... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Special Education | |
The special education programs are designed to prepare highly competent special educators to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities or behavioral disorders/learning disabilities in public and private school settings. The program accommodates applicants with a variety of backgrounds and interests,... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Teaching (M.A.T) | |
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is designed for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree outside of the field of Education and would like to become classroom teachers at the secondary level. This program meets the requirements for State certification.
Program Options
MAT students... |
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Drake University
Masters degree
Teaching (M.S) | |
The Master of Science in Teaching (MST) is designed for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree outside of the field of Education and would like to become classroom teachers at the elementary level. This program meets the requirements for State certification.
Program Options
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