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Associate of Arts in Elementary and Middle School Teacher Education
Make a Difference in the Classroom
With small class sizes, supportive faculty and community outreach opportunities, the Associate in Elementary and Middle School Teacher Education allows students to build a foundation in K-8 education and complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree on UD’s Georgetown or Wilmington campus.
In this program, students learn with a small cohort of fellow classmates, apply their knowledge of teaching in Delaware schools and community centers, develop a close relationship with a faculty advisor, collaborate with other students, teachers and community partners and build their confidence as a future educator.
Delaware residents can apply for financial support through Delaware’s SEED Scholarship program, which provides full-time associate’s degree students free tuition during their two years on the Georgetown and Wilmington campuses.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Middle School English
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Social Studies
- Multilingual Learner Education
- Special Education
BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS
- Elementary and Middle School Teacher Education
CAREER OPTIONS
- Paraprofessional in public/private school
What’s special about this program?
Students begin their education courses and field experiences in their first semester on the Georgetown or Wilmington campus, enabling them to immediately apply what they learn in real-world education settings and develop their skills with children. CEHD’s Center for Excellence and Equity in Teacher Preparation assists students with field experience clearances, including the tuberculin (TB) test, criminal background check, and Stewards of Children Training.
Get Involved
We offer students support academically, socially and professionally. Elementary and Middle School Teacher Education associate students can work with faculty on summer research projects or gain additional education and leadership skills through professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Sample curriculum
| EDUC 100 | Introduction to Elementary & Middle School Education |
| EDUC 205 | Human Development: Grades K-8 |
| ENGL 110 | Critical Reading & Writing |
| HIST 103/104/105/106 | World or American History |
| MATH 251 | Math for K-8 Teachers: Number & Operations |
| EDUC 240 | Legal & Ethical Issues in Education |
| MATH 252 | Math for K-8 Teachers: Rational Number & Probability |
| GEOL 113 | Earth Science |
| UAPP 102 | Civics & Economics for Teachers |
| Elective courses in ART, ARTH or MUSC | |
| Optional concentration course |
| EDUC 230 | Introduction to Exceptional Children |
| MATH 253 | Math for K-8 Teachers: Geometry, Algebra & Measurement |
| BISC 103/104/113/207 | Biology |
| GEOG 102/120 | Geography |
| EDUC 210 | Beginning Literacy Instruction |
| EDUC 258 | Cultural Diversity, Schooling & the Teacher |
| EDUC 387 | Integrating Technology in Education |
| SCEN 101 | Physical Science |
| An approved ENGL literature course |