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Elementary Education (Grades K-6), Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

This program is nationally recognized by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).


THIS IS A DELAWARE LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WITH CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS. Students taking courses to satisfy certification requirements are personally responsible for verifying with the Delaware Department of Education (or the appropriate licensure/certification authority in another state) that such course work is applicable and acceptable. Students are also responsible for meeting all state-mandated testing requirements and for applying for credentials. 黑料社 has not made determinations for licensure in states outside of Delaware. For state-by-state contact information for inquiring about individual state licensure requirements, please visit


Content and Performance Assessment Requirements

State-approved degree programs contribute to eligibility for licensure/certification as an educator in Delaware public schools. As such, all applicants for a Delaware Initial Teaching License must meet the content and performance assessment requirements described in DE Administrative Code.

Content Assessment

Praxis Testing Requirements

Prior to placement for student teaching/ internship in elementary education, candidates must either pass all four content assessments or pass three of the four, meet the qualifying score on one of the subtests, and apply for Multiple Measures.

Test takers should designate 黑料社 and the Delaware Department of Education as score recipients. This enables scores to be sent directly, confidentially, and electronically to the University and to the DE Department of Education.

NOTE: 黑料社 is obligated to modify educator preparation program requirements to comply with any regulatory mandates/changes of the Delaware Department of Education.

ETS assessments listed below are required for Elementary Education/ Studies majors:

Test Score

#5205 Teaching Reading - Elementary

 

#7813 Mathematics Subtest

143

#7814 Science Subtest

144

#7815 Social Studies Subtest

153

Please note that state-mandated licensure/certification exams and minimum score requirements are subject to change by the Delaware Department of Education.  Any changes mandated by the Department of Education will be implemented as required by state regulation.

The College of Education and Liberal Arts at 黑料社 requires students pursuing teacher preparation degrees to take the Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT) in order to qualify for program completion and degree conferral. The performance assessment is not scored by any employees of the University.  It is scored by Nationally Certified ETS Reviewers not associated with 黑料社. Completing this assessment is a student teaching requirement.  Candidates must check with their supervisors, program advisors or program chairs to obtain current and accurate information related score expectations.

Program Requirements

Teacher candidates must register for EDU 102 E-Folio and EDU 203 Instructional Technology as the first courses in the program. These courses are prerequisites for all other education courses. 

 

Teacher candidates must complete all requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education K-6, including all course work and clinical experiences. The College of Education and Liberal Arts sets a required minimum grade of “C-” for all Education core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY) and an overall cumulative GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 or higher.

The College of Education and Liberal Arts at 黑料社 reserves the right to modify requirements to comply with any licensure/certification changes mandated by the Delaware State Department of Education
Teacher candidates must pass Praxis II, test. #5205- Teaching Reading- Elementary, #7813 Elementary Education: Mathematics (CKT), #7814 Elementary Education: Science (CKT) , #7815 Elementary Education: Social Studies (CKT) licensure/certification as an elementary teacher (grades K-6), prior to receiving a student teaching/internship placement and must be passed in order to register for EDU 451. The Praxis II Content Knowledge test must be taken by EDU 391, Practicum II. Taking the Praxis II Content Knowledge test is a requirement of registration into EDU 392, Practicum III.

Teacher candidates must designate 黑料社 and the Delaware Department of Education as score recipients at the time the tests are taken.

Fieldwork Requirements

All fieldwork placements are arranged by the Office of Clinical Studies in accordance with school district partnership agreements and placement protocols. However, final placement decisions are made by school district officials in coordination with placement specialists and are based on school and district needs and the availability of school-based mentors who are rated as highly qualified and effective. Candidates are not permitted to seek their own placements.

Practicum Courses (Practicum I, II, III)

Each of these three courses requires 60 hours of field experience in an approved school setting plus 30 hours of required seminars. Although Practicum courses only require candidates to register and pay for one (1) credit for each course, the courses are structured as three (3) credit courses. The reason for this approach is to keep the total credit hours required for the degree as low as possible and still meet state certification requirements. Otherwise, candidates would have to register and pay for an additional 6 credits. This benefit represents a tuition cost savings of more than $2,000.

All practicum placements are arranged by the Office of Clinical Studies in accordance with school district partnership agreements and placement protocols. Final placement decisions are made by school district officials in coordination with the Office of Clinical Studies placement specialists. Candidates are not permitted to seek their own placements.  The 60 hours of field experience required for each practicum will usually take place in the county where the candidate resides, although this may vary depending on availability of practicum placement classrooms.

To be considered for placement in a K-6 school setting, teacher candidates must complete the Practicum Fieldwork application in SL&L (Student Learning and Licensure) by the deadlines of February 1 for placement in Fall (September) and August 1 for placement in Spring (January).  At the time of application, a Federal and Delaware CBC (Criminal Background Check) Report, a recent TB/PPD (less than a year old) and a completed CPR (Child Protection Registry Form) are required.  To be eligible for registration into Practicum III, all required Praxis exams must have been attempted.

Capstone Clinical Experience (Student Teaching/Internship)

The capstone clinical experience is a full-time, full-day, Monday through Friday, placement of 80 school days in an approved setting and in a content area/grade level that corresponds to a candidate's program concentration. A full immersion, Yearlong Residency option may also be available. Check with a Program Advisor or Program Chair for more information.

Teacher candidates must apply to the Office of Clinical Studies for a Student Teaching/Internship placement for the Fall semester (September) by February 1 or for the Spring semester (January) by August 1. Student Teaching/Teaching Internship applications are to be submitted electronically in SL&L (Student Learning and Licensure). Applications do NOT take the place of registering for Student Teaching/Internship. Registration and payment of all fees, including laboratory fees for Student Teaching/Internship, are still required. At the time of application, a new and Federal and Delaware CBC (Criminal Background Check) Report, a new TB/PPD, a completed health form, and a completed CPR (Child Protection Registry Form) are required. For Practicum I and Student Teaching Internship. Clearances submitted for Practicum I hold firm for all three Practica: I, II, and III. Unless required more frequently by the school or district.   

Placement and registration requirements include the following: Passing and/or Qualifying scores (see above) on the relevant PRAXIS II exam, a 3.0 grade point average, completion of all teacher preparation and content coursework, and a completed application in SL&L (Student Learning and Licensure) and all required clearance items.  All placements are arranged by placement specialists in the 黑料社 Office of Clinical Studies in accordance with school district partnership agreements and protocols. However, final placement decisions are made by school district officials in coordination with the Office of Clinical Studies placement specialists and are based on school and district needs and the availability of school-based mentors who are rated as highly qualified and effective. Candidates are not permitted to seek their own placements.

NOTE: Registration for EDU 451, Student Teaching/Internship, requires a 3.00 grade point average, successful completion of all other coursework, passing scores on all required Praxis exams, and an approved application from the Office of Clinical Studies.


Curriculum

Praxis Preparation Courses (Optional)

These zero credit courses are designed to provide teacher candidates with individualized preparation for the Praxis Elementary Exam.聽 Candidates may register for one or more courses at a cost of $25. each.聽 Teacher candidates must take the exam prior to the end of Practicum I or during their first semester.聽 Candidates are encouraged to take advantage of these preparation courses.聽聽

Praxis Preparation in Reading/Language Arts

Praxis Preparation in Science

Praxis Preparation in Social Sciences

Praxis Preparation Mathematics

General Education Requirements (48 credits)

Computer Applications

First Year Experience Seminar

Fundamentals of Economics

Mathematics for Teachers I

Mathematics for Teachers II

Mathematics for Teachers III

Introduction to Critical Thinking

Biology I (with Lab)

Earth Science (with Lab)

Physical Science (with Lab)

English Composition I

English Composition II

Advanced Composition

Social Studies for Elementary Teachers

American History

American Politics

Fine Arts Requirements (6 credits)

Select 2 courses from:

Art Appreciation 1

Non-Western Art

Basic Design

Drawing and Painting

Drawing

Painting

Watercolor Painting

Media and Society

Introduction to the Theater

Acting

Basic Photoshop

Fundamentals of Drawing

History of Art and Design

Music Appreciation

Practical Spanish I

Basic Photography

Behavioral Science Core (6 credits)

Psychology of the Exceptional Child

Child Development

Education Core (48 credits)

 

E-Folio

Instructional Technology

Creating Environments for Learning

Health and Physical Education

Applied Behavior Analysis and Classroom Culture

Assistive Technology

Leadership and Collaboration

Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education

Learner Development and Numeracy

Development and Implementation of IEPs

Learning Differences and Assessment of Exceptional Children

Learner Development and Early Literacy

Diagnosis and Correction of Learning Differences in Reading

Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Language Arts/Reading

Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Social Studies

Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Science

Integrated Methods to Teaching Elementary Math

Clinical Components (15 credits)

Practicum I

Practicum II

Practicum III

Student Teaching

Performance Assessment

EDU 452 must be taken in conjunction with EDU 451 Student Teaching

Transfer Credits: Accreditation requires our program to collect data on student performance in a variety of courses. For that reason, students will not be able to transfer in courses to cover the following coursework.

EDU 203, EDU 204, , EDU 310, EDU 311 EDU 315, EDU 390, EDU 391, EDU 392, EDU 402, EDU 403, EDU 404, , EDU 451, EDU 452, EPY 402, RDG 308


Certification

This is a state-approved degree program which contributes to eligibility for a State of Delaware Initial Teaching License and Certification as an elementary teacher, Grades K-6 (EPY 201, EDU 310, EDU 311, EPY 402, and RDG 308).  The program also includes all the coursework necessary for Delaware certification as a Special Education teacher in all subjects Grades K-6.  To qualify for the additional certification in Special Education, candidates need to take and pass ETS Praxis II Exam #5354, Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications.  The minimum score requirement for Delaware is 151. 

It is highly recommended that candidates obtain certification in special education, as this is required by many schools and school districts.

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.