The Bachelor of Science in Early Care and Education (Birth-Grade 2), one of Wilmington University's four undergraduate teacher preparation programs, combines educational theory and classroom practice into specialized coursework that satisfies the Delaware Department of Education's content knowledge requirements and qualifies our students to seek state certification to work in Delaware's public-school-based early-learning centers which require a Delaware teaching license. This degree will allow you to teach children from birth through grade 2.
WilmU's graduates bring excellence in education to classrooms throughout Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region. More than 3,500 of the state's teachers earned their bachelor's or master's degrees at WilmU, including 10 of the last 13 Teachers of the Year chosen by Delaware's Department of Education. In addition, about half of Delaware's principals and assistant principals have studied at WilmU.
WilmU’s immersive Year-Long Residency student teaching option offers an alternative to the traditional 80-day student teaching model and yields outstanding results. Candidates who complete the program are in high demand and have secured excellent teaching positions in Delaware and in high-quality schools across the country.
College of Education students develop their skills through comprehensive coursework taught by faculty members with real experience in the practice of teaching K-to-12 students and in the challenges that educators face in today's public schools. College of Education graduates, once employed, are rated by their principals and supervisors as uniquely prepared to design and lead effective learning experiences to diverse student populations.
The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Cost of a typical 3-credit undergraduate degree course.
Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit.
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your teaching degree.
WilmU COELA graduates are consistently recognized as education leaders.
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According to the National Education Association, teachers in Delaware earn:*
$60,214 average salary
$41,639 average starting salary
Teacher salaries by state can be found here. Applicants for positions in Delaware should visit Join Delaware Schools. To apply for positions outside of Delaware, applicants should visit the State Department of Education.
*Salary schedules vary by school and district because they include both state and local school district funds.
This program shows you the reality of being a teacher and provides opportunities to focus on areas for improvement. I had time to hone my craft and received great support there. This was an amazing journey. — Sharon Keen
