School of Education Accelerated Degree Program: B.S./M.S. in Education (Four Years)
Drexel’s B.S. and M.S. in Education is an accelerated degree program in which students have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in four years.
The only one of its kind in the country in Teacher Education, the program is ideal for students looking to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees. Upon completion of the program, students graduate with two degrees and are more marketable to prospective employers.
Throughout the curriculum, students are exposed to additional skills other than those traditionally learned in an undergraduate education. The program is also a beneficial economic option, as all courses are offered at the undergraduate rate.
Field Experience
Drexel is known for the high level of clinical and field-based experiences offered to Education students. Field experiences include a range of formal, school and community activities and give students invaluable first-hand exposure to the classroom. Through field experiences, students develop an individual, professional portfolio that shows the progression of their growth and understanding as teachers.
Four levels of experience are required: Observation, Exploration, Pre-Student Teaching, and Student Teaching.
More detailed information about field experiences can be found here.
M.S. Degree Options
The master’s portion of the program introduces online study. Students have the option to pursue a master’s degree in one of the following areas:
- Global and International Education
- Higher Education
- Human Resource Development
- Learning Technologies
- Special Education
- Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Who Should Apply
The program is highly selective. Students must have a 3.5 GPA and SAT scores of 1200 to be eligible.
Before taking graduate courses, students must complete 90 credits of undergraduate courses and maintain a 3.0 GPA to begin taking graduate coursework.
