You’ll be proud and well prepared to become a teacher when you earn your bachelor’s degree in education from “Delaware’s Teaching College”—the Wilmington University College of Education. Choose from four degree programs that lead to state licensure/certification. Courses are taught by expert faculty with significant experience in K-12 education, who are well versed in the challenges facing educators in today’s public school system.
WilmU’s College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) under NCATE Standards (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education). With a choice of day, evening, and online classes, these affordable education degrees will fit your schedule and your budget.
WilmU’s immersive year-long residency program option offers an alternative to the traditional 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.
More than 3,500 current Delaware teachers have graduated from Wilmington University, including 10 of the last 12 Delaware Teachers of the Year. We’re proud to be the choice of so many local education leaders.
These programs are for future teachers who want to obtain state licensure/certification to teach in the public school system. Focus on your specific career goals by selecting one of four programs:
The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Cost of a typical 3-credit undergraduate degree course.
Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit.
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your teaching degree.
WilmU COELA graduates are consistently recognized as education leaders.
View Impressive GradsGraduates of WilmU Teacher Preparation programs are well-prepared for their careers. Learn more about Career Resources.
According to the National Education Association, teachers in Delaware earn:*
$60,214 average salary
$41,639 average starting salary
Teacher Salaries by State can be found here. Applicants for positions in Delaware should visit Join Delaware Schools. To apply for positions outside of Delaware, applicants should visit the State Department of Education.
*Salary schedules vary by school and district because they include both state and local school district funds.
This program shows you the reality of being a teacher and provides opportunities to focus on areas for improvement. I had time to hone my craft and received great support there. This was an amazing journey. — Sharon Keen
