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 graduate degree 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.
Learn to Teach From Experienced Educators
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 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.
Year-Long Residency Option Trains Teachers for Excellence
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.
Explore Education at Delaware's Teaching College
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 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.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected November 2025
Start date
September 2025
Georgetown Campus
21225 College Drive,
GEORGETOWN,
Delaware,
19947, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected November 2025
Start date
September 2025
Wilmington University
320 N. Dupont Highway,
NEW CASTLE,
Delaware,
19720, United States
Completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Applicants to have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the most recent two years of post-secondary education.
Minimum Test Scores Required:
TOEFL iBT: 46
TOEFL Essentials: 5.5
IELTS Academic: 5.5
PTE Academic: 46
Duo Lingo Overall: 75
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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