Drury University is a private liberal arts university in Springfield, MO that seeks to transform student lives through personalized education in a community of scholars who value the arts of teaching and learning. Drury offers many different pathways to help students reach their educational goals, from traditional residential college education to our DruryGO program, that allows students who might be working full time and trying to earn their degree flexible evening and online options. At Drury, 82% of classes have 25 or fewer students, allowing for personalized education, and important connections with professors.
Drury offers several different certification areas in education. Candidates can earn their bachelor’s degree in elementary education, or choose from one of four content areas in middle school, and one of 13 content areas in secondary education. Drury also has the 4+1 program, which allows students pursuing their bachelor degree the opportunity to pursue a concurrent master's degree. In addition to undergraduate degrees, Drury offers 8 different Masters of Education degree tracks, as well as the Drury Alternative Track in Special Education (DATSE).
The professors in the education department really go out of their way to ensure you get great instruction and they work with your schedule. I had a professor allow me to take her class over the summer or else I would not have been able to graduate as planned.
The School of Education and Child Development at Drury University offers aspiring teachers a personalized education, with small class sizes, enthusiastic faculty, and a well-rounded liberal arts education. Graduates that complete the traditional certification route are well-prepared for their very first day of school. The education classes at Drury fall into three categories: Foundational, Methods, and Practical Experience. As a student at Drury University, you will receive a thorough education in all of these areas, and graduate ready to tackle your own classroom. Drury School of Education and Child Development prides itself on a diverse, engaging experience that prepares teachers for a rapidly evolving education system.
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
$31,100
In State Tuition
$31,100
Out of State Tuition
$25
Application Fee
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Certifications
Art K-12 Biology 9-12 Chemistry 9-12 English / Language Arts 5-9 English 9-12 French K-12 Journalism 9-12 Mathematics 5-9 Mathematics 9-12 Mild, Multi-categorical & Special Education K-12 Music, Instrumental Music & Vocal K-12 Physical Education K-12 Physics 9-12 Science 5-9 Social Studies 5-9 Social Studies 9-12 Spanish K-12 Speech / Theatre 9-12
Program Semesters/Steps Overview
Diversity and Social Justice in the Classroom (3 hours)
Introductory Practicum (1 hour)
Educational Technology (3 hours)
Psychology of Human Growth & Development (3 hours)
You will also complete general education courses.
Educational Psychology & Assessment (3 hours)
Education of the Exceptional Child (3 hours)
Content Area Literacy (3 hours)
You will apply to teacher education and take content-specific methods courses.
Collaborative Classroom Environments (3 hours)
Student Assessment & Data Analysis (3 hours)
Secondary Practicum (1 hour)
You will continue to take content-specific methods courses.
Student Teaching (10 hours)
Finish content-specific methods courses.
Program Hallmarks
You will get the chance to experience teaching in the classroom in your first year as an education student. Drury University’s Introductory Practicum will allow you to get your feet wet, conduct observations in your content-area, and see what teaching is really all about. In your second or third year, after being admitted to the Teacher Education Program, you will take a mid-level practicum that will allow you to get into schools and, in some cases, start teaching a unit or two. Finally, Student Teaching is a final practicum: a semester-long job interview that will place you at the heart of the classroom, so you get teaching experience and graduate ready to enter the job market.
Drury values the preparation of teachers to address and incorporate all areas of diversity into the classroom. You will take a variety of courses designed to incorporate diversity–from the foundational course, Diversity & Social Justice in Education, to the methods course, Collaborative Classroom Environment, Drury assures that as a graduate, you are ready to create inclusive and diverse classrooms that represent and honor the experiences of your students.
Drury’s teacher education students partner with area schools and, for all three practicum experiences, you are paired with teachers who have at least 3 years of classroom experience. During your final semester in student teaching, you will have access to university coordinators, who monitor and address any areas for improvement that they notice.
Drury prides itself on being and maintaining certification from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). It is important to the Drury School of Education and Child Development that they provide the best education for our preservice teachers. The School of Education and Child Development administers a yearly survey to alumni that allows for feedback and continuous improvement of the program. Additionally, Drury analyzes data collected by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and uses it to create new classes, update current classes, and continue to offer the best teacher education it possibly can.
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Gender
Male
Female
21%
79%
Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
0%
0%
2%
1%
0%
89%
8%
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