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K–8 Teacher Education
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Make a difference in the classroom
Students in K–8 Teacher Education develop the skills to become outstanding elementary, middle school, and special education teachers, prepared to meet the challenges of educating today’s diverse student population.
Our program allows students to become dually certified in elementary education (K-6) and one of six areas of concentration: English as a Second Language, special education, middle school mathematics, middle school English, middle school science or middle school social studies. Having a second teaching certificate makes our graduates even more marketable.
Students also have the option of choosing a single certification area in elementary education in conjunction with a UD minor. Students interested in this option should speak with an advisor to discuss the limitations of a single certification.
An Honors Degree is available for this major.
Our rigorous coursework and semester-long student teaching placements ensure our graduates are eligible for teacher certification in Delaware and most states.
Students can also enroll in a 4+1 program and begin pursuing a master’s degree in Exceptional Children & Youth or Teaching English as a Second Language, while still an undergraduate.
Our Graduate Program is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 40 by US News & World Report and nearly 95% of our education students are employed or are accepted into graduate school within six months of graduation.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Classroom Management
- Cultural Diversity
- Exceptional Children
- Instructional Methods
- Educational Technology
CAREER OPTIONS
- Teacher in public/private school
- Special education teacher
- Curriculum specialist
- Program director
- School administrator
- Professor/researcher
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Autism/severe disabilities
- Special education
- School psychology
- Educational Technology
- Media specialist
- Literacy specialist
- Teacher leadership
What’s special about this program?
Education students are taught by nationally recognized faculty. In addition to comprehensive coursework, students begin their field experiences freshman year, working with diverse populations in a variety of settings. In their final year, our students engage in a student teaching placement, gaining real world experience in the classroom.
Our college offers study abroad courses and student teaching placements in Greece, Spain and more!
K–8 Teacher Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Get Involved
We offer students support academically, socially and professionally.
K–8 education majors can work with faculty conducting research or gain professional and leadership skills through Association of Pre-Professional Leaders in Education, ASPIRE, Student Literacy Council, Kappa Delta Pi and Student Council on Children with Special Needs.
Sample curriculum
EDUC100
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Introduction to Elementary and Middle School Education |
EDUC205 | Human Development
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EDUC240 | Law and Ethics in Education
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EDUC258
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Cultural Diversity |
ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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GEOG102/120/203/210
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Human, World, Cultural, Economic Geography |
HIST103/104/205/206 |
World or American History |
MATH251 | Math for K-8 Teachers: Number and Operations
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MATH252 | Math for K-8 Teachers: Rational Numbers and Probability
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SCEN101 | Physical Science
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Elective Courses |
BISC104 | Principles in Biology
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EDUC210 | Beginning Literacy Instruction
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EDUC230 |
Introduction to Exceptional Children
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EDUC387 | Integrating Educational Technology
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EDUC440 | Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners
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EDUC451 | Educational Assessment for Classroom Teachers
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ENGL | English Course 200 or higher
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GEOL113 | Earth Science
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MATH253 | Math for K-8 Teachers: Geometry, Algebra, and Measurement
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UAPP/ECON102 | Civics and Economics for Teachers
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Fine Arts Elective |
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Elective Courses |
EDUC310 |
Reading and Writing in Elementary School
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EDUC335 | Elementary Curriculum: Math
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EDUC341 | Elementary Curriculum: Science
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EDUC346 | Elementary Curriculum: Social Studies
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EDUC389 | Integrating Technology in Education
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EDUC390 | Classroom Management for Social and Emotional Learning
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EDUC428 | Critical Reflection of Teacher Decision-Making |
EDUC437 | Diagnosis and Instruction: Literacy Problems |
Concentration Methods Courses
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Elective Courses |
EDUC400 | Student Teaching |
Concentration Courses |