The Master of Education in Elementary Studies (K-6), one of WilmU's teacher preparation programs for working adults who've earned bachelor's degrees in non-education fields, qualifies its students for the state licensure and certification necessary to teach in Delaware's public and charter elementary schools. This program combines educational theory and classroom practice into coursework that trains future teachers to meet the learning and developmental needs of students while satisfying the Delaware Department of Education's content knowledge requirements.
Develop your instructional skills through comprehensive coursework taught by a faculty with real experience in the practice of education and the challenges that educators face in today's schools. WilmU's College of Education and Liberal Arts graduates are rated by the principals and supervisors who employ them as uniquely prepared to design and lead effective learning experiences among diverse student populations.
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.
WilmU's graduates bring high-quality 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 12 of the last 16 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.
The College of Education and Liberal Arts is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Cost of a typical 3-credit graduate 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.
View Impressive GradsGraduates of WilmU Teacher Preparation programs are well-prepared for their careers.
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.
I wanted to become the best teacher I can be, and I know there is so much for me to learn. At Wilmington University, I learned so many ways to reach my students and teach them effectively. — Samantha A.
