Drake University is working to launch a new degree program aimed at preparing students who want to dedicate themselves to helping “people with disabilities in living full and self-directed lives.”
The Des Moines private university announced in a news release it will offer a bachelor of science in disability and rehabilitation services in its school of education, with enrollment set to begin in spring 2026.
Academic work and hands-on training will be included in the program, the release stated, focused on the cores of advocacy, employment, disability, business and working with people. The degree program will train students to be able to gain employment at agencies handling community rehabilitation or mental health, government programs, school systems and corporate human resources branches…