Overview

The Educational Leadership program at the Drake University prepares teachers for a variety of leadership positions, including principals, associate/assistant principals, athletic directors, deans of students, curriculum coordinators or Area Education Agency consultants.

Clinical Experience and Your Role

A rich clinical experience begins as soon as a student enters one of Drake’s education leadership programs, with multiple hands-on experiences embedded in the coursework.

Each student works with experts/critical friends during field-based learning experiences, and have the added benefit of the support of a mentor throughout the duration of their two-year study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Personal and Professional Assessment Seminar

Leadership and the Profession

Organizational and System Behavior

Instruction and Learning

School and Community in a Diverse Society

Planning, Research, Measurement and Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Des Moines, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission

Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Interest

Letters of Recommendation

Official Transcripts

International Candidates

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

19260 USD / year

≈ 19260 USD / year
Out-of-State

19260 USD / year

≈ 19260 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19260 USD / year

≈ 19260 USD / year

Living costs

Des Moines

United States

973 - 1510 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Clinical Experience and Your Role

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Des Moines

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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