Students in Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) develop the skills to become outstanding elementary, middle school, and special education teachers, prepared to meet the challenges of educating today鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
College of Education and Human Development
106 Alison Hall West,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who
English proficiency test scores:
Direct Admission
Academic Transitions Pathway
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network
