School of Education & Child Development

The central goal of the School of Education and Child Development is to add value to the lives of children and youth by preparing highly effective teachers and leaders for work in schools throughout the Ozarks and beyond.

Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation and the Higher Learning Commission.

Our Degree Programs

4 + 1 Program

Earn your masters degree in one year.

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Admission and Applications

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Scholarships

Resources for Faculty

APA Formatting

APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences, to include the field of education. The Drury School of Education and Child Development requires use of APA formatting in all undergraduate and graduate courses. All education students are expected to follow the most current APA guidelines as presented by the Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab).

Important Forms and Links

Syllabi Templates for Faculty

For current course descriptions and prerequisite lists, consult the current academic catalog.
Utilize the current academic calendar for including important dates.
Consult the SECD Adjunct Canvas Hub for updated Syllabi Statements and Course Learning Outcome charts.

Cooperating Teachers

The following provides support for Drury University cooperating teachers who work with EDUC 201 Practicum Students and Student Teachers.

Cooperating teachers should log on to Watermark, and fill in the forms listed below.

Cooperating teachers working with EDUC 201 Practicum students will complete the following forms:

Phase 1 Disposition Form
EDUC 201 Time Verification Form
EDUC 201 Teacher Aide Evaluation Form

Cooperating teachers working with student teachers will complete the following forms:

Phase 3 Disposition Form
Four Cooperating Teacher Observation Forms
Summative Evaluation

Thank you for your willingness to assist Drury University in the preparation of our pre-service teachers.

Community Advisory Board

The Community Advisory Board to Education meets each semester to discuss the initiatives of the School of Education and Child Development. Members of the Springfield community and beyond meet to collaborate and share insights on education on behalf of the children and youth in our community. Meetings take place each fall and spring.

Board Members

David Harrison
Peter Herschend
Ron Snodgrass
Tim Zeigler
James Grandon
Sara Shevchuk
Ben Hackenwerth
Yolanda Lorge
Emily Fox
Betty Parnell
Susie Gasser
Rosanne Bentley
Susan Kirby-Elayer
Linda Barboa
Jennifer Beuerlein
Rob Baird
Ferba Lofton
Karen Scott
Denise Bredfeldt
Bill Vaughan
Norm Ridder