LIFELONG LEARNING FOR A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS



Founded in 1881, Drake University has been providing students with an exceptional learning experience for more than 130 years. Recognized as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the Midwest, Drake offers a prestigious private education at an excellent value. In addition to highly respected on-campus programs, the University offers convenient online programs to fit the needs of busy professionals.
Drake University is recognized for its exceptional programs that prepare students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. As an online student at Drake, your experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students and faculty, and by Drake’s renowned history, accolades, and forward-thinking leaders.
- Programs that professionally prepare graduate students for the next step in their careers.
- Committed faculty who serve as mentors to guide the success of students.
- Flexible schedules that allow students to complete their studies as quickly or slowly as needed by fitting classes into busy schedules.
- The convenience of online learning, allowing students to experience a Drake education on their own timeline.
- A global network of more than 75,000 alumni, connecting you to opportunities all over the world.


The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication is fully online, with room for electives plus comprehensive coursework that cultivates crucial skills.
Upon graduation, students will be prepared to:
- Understand the history, evolution, ethics, and application of communication.
- Identify, interpret, and evaluate communication strategies, and apply them to real-world clients/issues.
- Analyze the implications of ethical communication in a global society, and develop message strategies that serve diverse audiences.
- Develop critical thinking skills through analysis and evaluation of message strategies to diverse audiences.
- Create, present, and defend a fully realized communication campaign or media product.

This 39-credit hour program also allows students to tailor their degree based on personal interests and career aspirations. Areas of emphasis include Healthcare, Data Analytics Leadership, and an individualized course of study that combines business, public administration, and communications coursework.

This 30-credit program is the only fully online business analytics master's program in the state, and is designed for busy professionals looking to hone their skills in both leadership and data analysis. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to:
- Utilize key business data to solve operational and tactical problems.
- Make strategic decisions and establish performance goals based on data.
- Understand data-related laws and ethics.
- Lead data analytics projects and teams.

- Strengthen the ability to communicate in an increasingly global society.
- Develop message strategies that serve diverse and multicultural constituencies.
- Increase critical thinking skills through analysis and evaluation of message strategies to diverse audiences.
- Understand and demonstrate ethical policy.
- Create, present, and defend a fully realized original research project or a communication project with a community partner.

The fully online, 24-credit Master of Jurisprudence in Compliance and Risk Management can be completed in one and a half years.
Upon graduation, students will be prepared to:
- Interpret state and federal regulations.
- Follow industry-specific regulations.
- Understand how regulatory changes can affect business choices.
- Explain procedural law as it relates to agency rule-making, enforcement, and judicial proceedings.
- Implement and assess effective compliance programs and strategies.
- Mitigate legal risk in the workplace.

MPA students have the opportunity to customize their course of study with an emphasis in Executive Leadership Development, Healthcare Management, or an individualized emphasis that combines courses from the MPA, MBA, and Master of Communication programs. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to:
- Navigate the intricacies of government policies and procedures.
- Effectively direct and manage teams in both public and private sectors.
- Strategically solve problems while fostering collaboration across teams and departments.

This 100% online, 32-credit hour program is designed for working teachers and educators who desire to remain in the classroom, learn new techniques to enhance their effectiveness as educators, and rise to the level of master teacher. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to:
- Promote collaboration within the classroom and with administration.
- Effectively engage young learners for academic success with innovative teaching methods.
- Design, develop, and implement an instructional inquiry.
- Pursue leadership opportunities as teacher leaders and master teachers.
- Understand the unique needs of students, as well as how to assess and remove challenges to education.
- Meet the learning needs of students from different cultural backgrounds.

The degree is designed for professionals looking to complement their existing career as a health care practitioner, information technology professional, or administrator. Upon graduation, students will be prepared to:
- Design solutions to biomedical or health information problems.
- Describe the history, goals, methods, and current challenges of the major health science fields.
- Integrate and apply the theories, models, and tools from behavioral, business, social, and information sciences.
- Apply disciplinary models to address social and behavioral problems.
- Demonstrate consideration and respect for the role of users in the design and application of information systems.

The MS in Clinical Psychopharmacology program is currently seeking American Psychological Association designation, so you will be qualified to pursue a required experiential fellowship and sit for the APA's national certification exam when you finish your program. This program delivers career-focused competencies in four key areas. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for the following: Patient Care
- Assess patients regarding the risks and benefits of pharmacotherapeutic, psychotherapeutic, non-pharmacologic treatments, or combined treatment of mental health disorders and any medical comorbidities.
- Appropriately prescribe medications and implement an effective individualized monitoring plan for efficacy and toxicity of medications in individuals with mental health disorders.
- Include individual patient factors in the decision-making process for determining appropriate pharmacotherapy in individuals with mental health disorders.
- Provide inclusive care and demonstrate cultural competence in caring for individuals with mental health disorders.
- Utilize pharmacologic, physiologic, anatomical, and pharmaceutical understanding in the selection of pharmacotherapy for patients.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand scientific and regulatory information, applying evidence-based scientific data in therapeutic decision-making.
- Apply the Interprofessional Education Collaboration competencies as a member of the interprofessional care team.
- Utilize all members of the interprofessional health care team, capitalizing on the expertise of each profession, in designing and implementing pharmacotherapeutic, psychotherapeutic, or combined treatment plans.
- Adhere to all American Psychological Association professional and ethical codes and standards.
- Understand and abide by all laws, rules, and regulations related to providing psychological care and the prescribing of medications.
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Complete the online application for Admission.
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Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. Official transcripts are prepared and sent by the institution in question and received by Drake University in a sealed envelope. Transcripts mailed directly to the student must remain in the sealed envelope to be considered.
Mail transcripts to: Online Enrollment Office
ATTN: Drake University
8201 Peters Road, Suite 3400
Plantation, FL 33324Or email:
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Submit contact information for two professional recommendations.
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Submit a short statement of purpose based on the following prompts. Respond to the prompt that aligns with the communications track you would like to pursue.
- Communication Leadership Track: Discuss how your own personal and professional experiences inform your understanding of communication leadership. In your response, additionally discuss the applicability of communication leadership and our program to both your short and long term goals.
- Brand Communication Track: Identify a brand you believe has been, and continues to be effectively communicated in today’s marketplace. Persuasively explain what makes the brand effective in terms of communication practices.
- Public Affairs and Advocacy Track:
Option 1: Explain what cause and or advocacy organization you would most like to work for or support and why. In your response, consider how our program in Public Affairs and Advocacy would apply to your support of that organization/cause.
Option 2: Select a pressing issue facing society and persuasively advocate for a solution to that issue.
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For students with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.25 to 2.49, applicants are required to submit official scores from one of the following exams:
- Graduate Record Exam (Minimum test score: 500 Composition)
- Graduate Management Admission Test (Minimum test score: 450 Each Section)
- Miller Analogies Test (Minimum test score: 389)Test scores are valid for 5 years
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Complete the online application
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Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. Official transcripts are prepared and sent by the institution in question and received by Drake University in a sealed envelope. Transcripts mailed directly to the student must remain in the sealed envelope to be considered.
Mail transcripts to: Online Enrollment Office
ATTN: Drake University
8201 Peters Road, Suite 3400
Plantation, FL 33324Or email:
transcripts.drake@wiley.com -
Submit an electronic copy of your résumé or curriculum vitae.
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Submit a typed, one-page essay detailing how a graduate education at Drake University will help you reach your academic and professional goals.
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Submit contact information for two professional recommendations.
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Submit an official entrance exam score from one of the following exams:
- Graduate Record Exam
- Graduate Management Admission Test
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Complete the online application
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Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. Official transcripts are prepared and sent by the institution in question and received by Drake University in a sealed envelope. Transcripts mailed directly to the student must remain in the sealed envelope to be considered.
Mail transcripts to: Online Enrollment Office
ATTN: Drake University
8201 Peters Road, Suite 3400
Plantation, FL 33324Or email:
transcripts.drake@wiley.com -
Submit an electronic copy of your résumé or curriculum vitae.
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Submit a typed, one-page essay detailing how a graduate education at Drake University will help you reach your academic and professional goals.
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Submit contact information for two professional recommendations.
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Submit an official entrance exam score from one of the following exams:
- Graduate Record Exam
- Graduate Management Admission Test
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Complete the online application
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Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. Official transcripts are prepared and sent by the institution in question and received by Drake University in a sealed envelope. Transcripts mailed directly to the student must remain in the sealed envelope to be considered.
Mail transcripts to: Online Enrollment Office
ATTN: Drake University
8201 Peters Road, Suite 3400
Plantation, FL 33324Or email:
transcripts.drake@wiley.com -
Submit an electronic copy of your résumé or curriculum vitae.
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Submit a typed, one-page essay detailing how a graduate education at Drake University will help you reach your academic and professional goals.
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Submit contact information for two professional recommendations.
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Complete the online application for Admission.
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Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. Official transcripts are prepared and sent by the institution in question and received by Drake University in a sealed envelope. Transcripts mailed directly to the student must remain in the sealed envelope to be considered.
Mail transcripts to: Online Enrollment Office
ATTN: Drake University
8201 Peters Road, Suite 3400
Plantation, FL 33324Or email:
transcripts.drake@wiley.com -
Submit electronic copy of your professional résumé.
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Submit a short statement about your goals for completing this program.
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Submit contact information for two professional recommendations.
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Complete the online application for Admission.
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Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. Official transcripts are prepared and sent by the institution in question and received by Drake University in a sealed envelope. Transcripts mailed directly to the student must remain in the sealed envelope to be considered.
Mail transcripts to: Online Enrollment Office
ATTN: Drake University
8201 Peters Road, Suite 3400
Plantation, FL 33324Or email:
transcripts.drake@wiley.com -
Submit a copy of a current license to practice as a psychologist.
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Submit an electronic copy of your résumé or curriculum vitae.





