Master's Degrees (Non-licensure)
Education Studies degrees and degrees noted as non-certification are designed for those who want to work in education-related positions that do not require state licensure/certification, or who may want to enter a licensure/certification program at a later date, or who may want to gain a strong general foundation in areas such as counseling, leadership, learning theory, educational psychology, child development, and education best practices in preparation for a variety of other occupations and career paths.
The Education Studies degree provides candidates with four possible areas of concentration: Elementary Education (K-6), Secondary Education (7-12), Special Education (K-12), and Skilled and Technical Sciences. The degree but does not qualify recipients for state licensure and/or certification. Non-Certification degrees are also available in School Counseling, School Leadership, Applied Educational Technology and Instruction.
Licensure/Certification Option
Once admitted to the non-licensure and non-certification degree program, candidates have the option of remaining in that major and completing the M.Ed. or applying for admission to a parallel degree program that contributes to eligibility for licensure/certification as a Delaware educator.
Admission to licensure/certification programs requires applicants to have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or have a GPA in the top 50th percentile for coursework completed during the most recent two years of the applicants general education, whether secondary or post-secondary.
Concentration Options for the M.Ed. in Education Studies
Elementary Education (K-6). Candidates complete 44 credits of core courses in the MEE Elementary Studies Program and 9 credits of elective courses in lieu of some or all of the MEE clinical courses. Elective courses are selected from other graduate education programs and in consultation with the teacher preparation program advisor.
Secondary Education (7-12). Candidates complete 34 credits of core courses in the MAT in Secondary Teaching Program and 9 credits of elective courses in lieu of some or all of the MAT clinical courses. Elective courses are selected from other graduate education programs and in consultation with the teacher preparation program advisor.
Special Education (K-12). Candidates complete 42 credits of core courses. Candidates who wish to transfer to the Licensure Track degree program will need to complete a new planning conference with their advisor, identifying courses needed for the licensure degree. Some of the courses in the Education Studies degree are not required in the licensure degree.
Skilled and Technical Sciences. Candidates complete 36 credits of core courses in the CTE Career and Technical Program and 6 credits of elective courses in lieu of some or all of the CTE clinical courses. Elective courses are selected from other graduate education programs and in consultation with the program advisor. Candidates are also required to perform an Action Research Project.