College of Education & Liberal Arts

Offering 20+ education degrees and certificates for aspiring and experienced educators, as well as a growing suite of liberal arts programs, this College provides so many options for crafting a career that follows your specific interests. 

Education Programs

WilmU prepares educators to work successfully with children from birth through adolescence and to work closely with all education stakeholders. In fact, 12 of the last 16 Delaware Teacher of the Year award recipients are WilmU grads. Whether your goal is to become a teacher in the public school setting, grow your credentials as an experienced educator, or transition into a new role within the school system, we have a program that will help you get there. Our teaching degree programs are also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). 

Liberal Arts Programs

Our flexible and affordable liberal arts programs include two highly customizable Interdisciplinary Studies degrees that allow you to align your learning with career goals. 

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Undergraduate Programs:

• Applied Mathematics
• Career and Technical Education
• Early Care and Education (Birth-Grade 2)
• Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
• Interdisciplinary Studies (Associate)
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8)
• Education Studies:
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Middle Level Education
  • Skilled and Technical Sciences

Undergraduate Certificates:

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• English for Academic Purposes
• Esports

Master's Programs:

• Applied Technology in Education
• Career and Technical Education
• Education Studies
• Elementary and Secondary School Counseling
• Elementary and Secondary School Counseling, Non-Certified
• Elementary Studies (Grades K-6) (Non-Licensure)
• Elementary Studies (Grades K-6)
• Higher Education
• Instruction: National Board Certified Teacher 
• Instruction: Teaching and Learning
• Instruction: Teacher of Reading 
• Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
• Reading 
• Paraeducator to Special Education Teacher (K-12) ARTC
• School Leadership
• School Leadership (Non-Licensure)
• Secondary Education (Grades 6-12) (Non-Licensure)
• Secondary Teaching (6-12)
• Skilled and Technical Sciences (Non-Licensure)
• Special Education: Instruction (Traditional Route)
• Special Education Teacher (K-12) ARTC
• Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-12) 

Doctoral Programs:

• Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
• Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership (Ed.D.) 
• Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation (Ed.D.)

Graduate Certificates:

• Administration in Higher Education
• Advanced Study in School Counseling
• Digital Education
• English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Literacy
• Equitable Practices
• Foundations in Higher Education
• National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)
• Reading Specialist
• Special Education: Autism and Severe Intellectual Disabilities 
• Special Education: Early Childhood and Exceptional Children 
• Special Education: K-12 Teachers of Students with Disabilities
• STEM Education 
• Student Affairs in Higher Education 
• Teacher Licensure – Elementary Education (K-6)
• Teacher Licensure – Secondary Education (6-12)
• Teacher Licensure – Special Education
• Teaching in Higher Education

Pro Tip: If your program of interest does not have an attached PDF, feel free to chat with the College of Education & Liberal Arts team to learn more about it!