The University of Delaware is guided by a unified conceptual framework. Programs aim to develop teachers who are reflective practitioners serving diverse communities of learners as scholars, problem solvers and partners. Students who complete a University of Delaware Approved Teacher Education Program receive an institutional recommendation for teacher certification. To be certain of the University's recommendation, students must complete the Approved Program in its entirety. Upon receiving the University's recommendation, students must apply for certification through the individual state's Department of Education.
Most states require that students pass a standardized test to qualify for teacher certification.
This program includes the study of education as part of a liberal arts curriculum. Course work provides students with knowledge about the fundamental structure of the educational process. Flexibility of requirements allows students to build a program based on their special interests and apply the study of education to careers in business, law, journalism, publishing, or similar fields. A senior thesis, working closely with faculty, provides intensive exposure to current educational issues and opens the door to career opportunities. Enhancing Employability Participate in Internships, Field Experience Placements and Day on the Job .