Course variations

Course summary

This program is a nationally accredited program where students earn an elementary education (Delaware K-6) teaching certificate and a second teaching certificate in one of the five following areas: middle school English, middle school math, middle school science, middle school social studies, and special education (Delaware K-12). The coursework in the ETE program enables students to learn the content knowledge, how to teach this content, and the pedagogical skills to be an effective classroom teacher, and it can be divided into three areas. The General Studies area includes courses in the following subject areas: natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences, English/linguistics, and fine arts. The Professional Studies area is designed to develop the candidate's teaching skills. The courses place strong emphasis on the development of teachers who can plan and implement appropriate educational experiences for children of varying levels of ability. The Second Certification area provides the teacher candidate with an opportunity to select one of the following areas for a middle school licensure: English, general science, mathematics, or social studies. The candidate can also choose special education instead of a middle school area.

Program modules

The modules are ENGL 110 - Critical Reading and Writing, LING 101 - Introduction to Linguistics, BISC 104 or 207 - Principles in Biology or Introductory Biology I, SCEN 102 - Physical Science, GEOL 113 - Earth Science, MATH 251 - Mathematics for K-8 Teachers: Numbers and Operations, MATH 252 - Mathematics for K-8 Teachers: Rational Numbers and Probability, MATH 253 - Mathematics for K-8 Teachers: Geometry, Algebra and Measurement, ECON 102, ECON 100, or ECON 151 - Civics and Econ. For Teachers, Econ Issues and Policies or Introduction to Microeconomics, EDUC 100 - Intro. to Elem. and Middle School Education, EDUC 310 - Reading and Writing in Elem. School, EDUC 205 - Human Development Grades K-8, EDUC 335 - Elem. Curriculum: Math, EDUC 210 - Beginning Literacy Instruction, EDUC 341 - Elem. Curriculum: Science, EDUC 230 - Introduction to Exceptional Children, EDUC 346 - Elem. Curriculum: Social Studies, EDUC 240 - Prof. Issues: Phil. and Legal Perspectives, EDUC 387 - Integrating Tech. in Educ., EDUC 451 – Educ. Assessment for Classroom Teachers, EDUC 247 - Prof. Issues: Historical Perspectives, EDUC 433 - Non-School Factors Affecting Learning, EDUC 258 - Cultural Diversity, Schooling and the Teacher, EDUC 436 - Literacy Problems, EDUC 259 - Cultural Diversity in Community Contexts, EDUC 437 - Diag. and Instruction: Literacy, EDUC 286 - Educational Technology: Professional Tools, EDUC 400 - Student Teaching: K-6, EDUC 390 - Building Communities of Learners.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary work, a minimum score of 80 (TOEFL ibt), 550 (paper), or 213 (computer) in TOEFL (for international students from non-English speaking country) or 6.5 or better in IELTS, applicants to the Nursing major must have a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (TOEFL ibt), 600 (paper), or 250 (computer).

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Department name

College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy, School of Education - Undergraduate