Bachelor of Science in Education
Education
B.S. Degree (D, G, W)
The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSE) program is a combination of in-person and online coursework combined with immersive experiences designed for teacher candidates who have acquired an Associate of Arts in teaching. Candidates will become eligible for dual certification in elementary education and special education in Delaware.
The program provides high-quality instruction and leverages strong partnerships with local school districts and charters to ensure students have robust experiential learning opportunities. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practices to produce teaching candidates who nurture all learners. The program culminates in a year-long residency experience to further diversify and strengthen the pipeline to Delaware schools.
Graduation Requirements
Program/ Major Courses
| EDC 300 | The Effective Teacher | 3 |
| EDC 310 | Methods of Literacy Instruction | 4 |
| EDC 320 | Methods for Social Studies Instruction | 4 |
| EDC 330 | Methods of Science Instruction | 4 |
| EDC 340 | Methods for Mathematics Instruction | 4 |
| EDC 400 | Residency Seminar I | 13 |
| EDC 410 | Residency Seminar II | 13 |
| SPE 301 | Diagnosis and Instruction for Reading/Literacy | 3 |
| SPE 311 | Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education | 3 |
| SPE 321 | Educational Evaluation and IEP Development | 3 |
| SPE 331 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPE 341 | Collaborative Teaming in Special Education | 3 |
Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)
Semester 1
| EDC 300 | The Effective Teacher | 3 |
| SPE 301 | Diagnosis and Instruction for Reading/Literacy | 3 |
| EDC 310 | Methods of Literacy Instruction | 4 |
| SPE 311 | Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education | 3 |
| EDC 320 | Methods for Social Studies Instruction | 4 |
Semester 2
| EDC 330 | Methods of Science Instruction | 4 |
| EDC 340 | Methods for Mathematics Instruction | 4 |
| SPE 321 | Educational Evaluation and IEP Development | 3 |
| SPE 331 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPE 341 | Collaborative Teaming in Special Education | 3 |
Semester 3
Semester 4
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 120 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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