Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

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This Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-6) prepares students to become licensed teachers for grades kindergarten through six. The programme focuses on teaching all core subjects with strong emphasis on literacy and culturally responsive instruction. Students gain hands-on experience through classroom observations and a year-long student teaching placement. The program is designed to meet Delaware state certification requirements and supports high job placement rates.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including coursework in academic instruction, classroom management, assessment, and child development. Students complete over 20 hours of early field experience in their sophomore year and a full year of student teaching during their senior year.

Graduates are qualified to teach in public and private elementary schools across Delaware and are hired by school districts within and outside the state.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application. The programme is open to students who meet general university admission criteria.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 62% of applicants.

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