Program Overview

Bachelor's Degree in Education Overview

The Bachelor's Degree in Education from Wilmington University's College of Education is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for a career in teaching. The program leads to state licensure/certification and offers three degree options: B.S. in Early Care and Education (Birth-Grade 2), B.S. in Elementary Education (K-6), and B.S. in Middle Level Education (6-8) with a content focus in English, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies.

Program Details

The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) under NCATE Standards. Courses are taught by expert faculty with significant experience in K-12 education, who are well-versed in the challenges facing educators in today's public school system. The program offers optimum flexibility, with day, evening, and online classes available to fit students' schedules and budgets.

Year-Long Residency Option

The program's immersive year-long residency option provides an alternative to the traditional 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.

Personalized Studies

Students can personalize their studies by selecting one of the three programs, focusing on their specific career goals. The programs are designed for future teachers who want to obtain state licensure/certification to teach in the public school system.

Accreditation and Recognition

The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. More than 3,500 current Delaware teachers have graduated from Wilmington University, including 10 of the last 12 Delaware Teachers of the Year.

Program Formats and Locations

The Bachelor's Degree in Education programs are available in the following formats and locations:

• Traditional Classroom
  • Locations: New Castle, Dover

Curriculum and Credits

The program consists of 40 courses and 126 total credits. The cost of a typical 3-credit undergraduate degree course is $1,287. Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit, and students only pay for the courses they need to complete their teaching degree.

Teacher Preparedness Statistics

Graduates of WilmU Teacher Preparation programs are well-prepared for their careers. Statistics include:

• 96% of graduates indicate their teacher preparation program prepared them to design instruction/learning experiences that account for individual differences in abilities and backgrounds.
• 92% of graduates indicate their teacher preparation program prepared them to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• 91% of graduates indicate their teacher preparation program prepared them to use content knowledge to design, select, or modify formative and summative assessments, which are aligned with instructional goals and provide information about student progress on those goals.

Teacher Salaries

According to the National Education Association, teachers in Delaware earn an average salary of $60,214 and an average starting salary of $41,639. Salary schedules vary by school and district, as they include both state and local school district funds.