The coursework in the K-8 teacher education program provides students with the tools to be effective classroom teachers. The coursework is divided into three areas.

General Studies courses develop students’ content knowledge in the areas of English, mathematics, science, social sciences, and fine arts.

Professional Studies courses prepares students for their future classroom by addressing cultural diversity, human development, literacy, special education, lesson planning, and other areas in education. These courses often include field experiences where students can connect theory and practice and develop their teaching skills.

Concentration courses provide students with an opportunity to pursue a concentration in one of the following areas and develop an area of expertise: English as a Second Language, middle school English, middle school mathematics, middle school science, middle school social studies, and special education.

University of Delaware’s online undergraduate catalog provides detailed information on program requirements, including links to course descriptions and credit hours. View the requirements for your track below.

• Program requirements for all concentrations
• K-8 Teacher Education single certification
• Multilingual learner education concentration
• Middle School English concentration
• Middle School Mathematics concentration
• Middle School Science concentration
• Middle School Social Studies concentration
• Special Education Concentration

In order to take upper-level education courses, students must satisfy certain clearance requirements, including passing the Praxis Core test, completing the General Studies courses, and maintaining an acceptable GPA.

Please visit our Upper Division Clearances page for more information.

Questions? Contact our advisor, Vickie Lucas, or visit our academic advisement page.

Students must take the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test and the Praxis II tests in elementary education and in the area of their concentration (if applicable).

For more information, visit our Praxis resource page or contact the Center for Excellence and Equity in Teacher Preparation.

For information on the teacher certification process and the testing requirements in Delaware and the surrounding regions, visit the Center for Excellence and Equity in Education’s Office of Certification and Accreditation.