Education Studies, Bachelor of Science
This is the entry-level major for all students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in education at Wilmington University. All new and transfer Bachelor’s degree candidates entering the College of Education on or after July 1, 2014 will automatically be enrolled as Education Studies majors. (Students who entered before July 1, 2014 will have until July 1, 2015 to pass all sections of Praxis (core). After that date, majors will be changed to Education Studies until Praxis (core) is passed.)
The Education Studies degree is designed for those who want to work with children and youth in positions that do not require state licensure/certification, or who may want to enter a teacher licensure/certification program at a later date, or who may want to gain a strong general foundation in areas such as 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 students with three possible areas of concentration: Early Childhood Education (birth – grade 2), Elementary Education (grades K-6), and Middle Level Education (grades 6-8). Students choosing the Middle Level Education concentration will also choose a major and a minor content area, combining any of the following: English, Social Studies, Mathematics, or Science.
Education Studies degrees do not qualify recipients for state licensure and/or certification.
Licensure/Certification Option
Once admitted to the Education Studies degree program, students have the option of remaining in that major and completing the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies, or, upon achieving standardized test scores that meet minimum standards set by the Delaware Department of Education, applying for admission to a parallel teacher licensure/certification program. Education Studies majors should contact an Academic Advisor or the Program Chair to learn more about this option and about the process of application and acceptance into a licensure/certification program.
After May 31, 2014, applicants for admission to any teacher licensure/certification program must achieve passing scores on all three tests in the ETS Praxis Series Core Academic Skills for Educators.
| Test |
Minimum Score |
| ETS 5712 Reading |
156 |
| ETS 5722 Writing |
162 |
| ETS 5732 Mathematics |
150 |
Information about these tests can be accessed at http://www.ets.org/praxis/about/core.
Education Studies majors who change to a licensure/certification program will not lose any course credits, because all education courses that were successfully completed in the Education Studies degree are transferable to a parallel licensure/certification degree program and concentration (Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle Level). However, an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 is required in order for candidates to enroll in the final, clinical phase of all teacher licensure/certification programs (student teaching and internships).
Early Care and Education (Birth – Grade 2): 120 credits
Program Requirements
Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies with a concentration in Early Care and Education (Birth – Grade 2). Candidates must register for and complete EDU 102 E-folio and EDU 203 Instructional Technology as initial courses in the program. These courses are pre-requisites for all other education courses. In EDU 203, candidates will learn more about the importance and usefulness of E-folio and will also learn to use a variety of technology applications designed to enhance teaching and learning. The grade of C- is the minimum grade accepted for all College of Education core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY).
Parallel Curriculum
The curriculum for the B.S. in Education Studies, Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2) is the same as for the B.S. in Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 2), EXCEPT that no clinical courses are included.
See notes below.
General Education Requirements (54 credits)
Fine Arts Electives (6 credits)
Select 2 courses from:
Social and Behavioral Science Course (12 credits)
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 330 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| PSY 333 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| PSY 336 | Child Development | 3 |
Required Education Courses (30 credits)
| ECE 202 | Professional Issues in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECE 205 | Parent, Family, and Community Interactions | 3 |
| ECE 206 | Family Development and Service Systems | 3 |
| ECE 214 | Creating Environments for Learning | 3 |
| EDU 102 | E-Folio | 0 |
| EDU 203 | Instructional Technology | 3 |
| RDG 300 | Language Development and Early Literacy | 3 |
| ECE 201 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| EPY 301 | Assessment of Exceptional Children and IEPs | 3 |
| EPY 306 | Educational Psychology and Assessment | 3 |
| EPY 401 | Teaching Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children | 3 |
Electives: To meet the 120 credits requirement, to be determined in consultation with the Program Chair or Academic Advisor
NOTE: Education Studies majors may NOT register for any of the following courses:
ECE 450, EDU 451: 3.0 GPA, background checks, health certificates, and PRAXIS (core)/PRAXIS II required
EDU 390, EDU 391, EDU 392: PRAXIS (core) and TB certificate required
EDU 499: to be taken along with ECE 450 or EDU 451
Enrollment in the above courses requires admission to a teacher licensure/certification program and some or all of the following: health and/or TB certificates, passing scores on Praxis exams, State of Delaware and F.B.I. criminal background checks, clearance by the Delaware Child Protection Registry, and approval from the Office of Clinical Studies.
Suggested Program Sequence
Freshman
Semester 1
Semester 2
Sophomore
Semester 1
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| MAT 304 | Mathematics for Teachers III | 3 |
| PSY 336 | Child Development | 3 |
| SCI 305 | Earth and Space Science (with Lab) | 4 |
| EDU 202 | School Involvement with Families and Community | 2 |
Semester 2
| ECE 202 | Professional Issues in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECE 205 | Parent, Family, and Community Interactions | 3 |
| EPY 301 | Assessment of Exceptional Children and IEPs | 3 |
| PSY 330 | Infant and Toddler Development | 3 |
| SCI 307 | Physical Science (with Lab) | 4 |
Junior
Semester 1
| ECE 206 | Family Development and Service Systems | 3 |
| ECE 214 | Creating Environments for Learning | 3 |
| EDU 304 | Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| EPY 306 | Educational Psychology and Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 333 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
Semester 2
| ENG 320 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| EPY 401 | Teaching Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children | 3 |
| HIS 300 | World and Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS 316 | American History | 3 |
| | Fine Arts Elective | |
Senior
Semester 1
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
| HIS 320 | Global Civilizations | 3 |
| POL 300 | American Politics | 3 |
| | Fine Arts Elective | |
Semester 2
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
Elementary Education (K-6): 120 Credits
Program Requirements
Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education K-6. Candidates must register for and complete EDU 102 E-folio and EDU 203 Instructional Technology as initial courses in the program. These courses are pre-requisites for all other education courses. In EDU 203, candidates will learn more about the importance and usefulness of E-folio and will also learn to use a variety of technology applications designed to enhance teaching and learning. The grade of D is the minimum grade accepted for all College of Education core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY).
Parallel Curriculum
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies, Elementary Education K-6 is the same as for the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, K-6, EXCEPT that no clinical/methods courses are included. See notes below.
General Education Requirements (51 credits)
| CTA 206 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| | OR | |
| FYE 101 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 |
| | | |
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIS 300 | World and Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS 316 | American History | 3 |
| HIS 320 | Global Civilizations | 3 |
| MAT 201 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| MAT 202 | Mathematics for Teachers II | 3 |
| MAT 304 | Mathematics for Teachers III | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| POL 300 | American Politics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SCI 232 | Life and Environmental Science (with Lab) | 4 |
| SCI 305 | Earth and Space Science (with Lab) | 4 |
| SCI 307 | Physical Science (with Lab) | 4 |
Fine Arts Electives (6 credits)
Select 2 courses from:
Behavioral Science Core (6 credits)
Education Core 36 credits)
| ECE 214 | Creating Environments for Learning | 3 |
| EDU 102 | E-Folio | 0 |
| EDU 202 | School Involvement with Families and Community | 2 |
| EDU 203 | Instructional Technology | 3 |
| EDU 304 | Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| EDU 310 | Applied Behavior Analysis and Classroom Culture | 2 |
| EDU 311 | Assistive Technology | 2 |
| EPY 301 | Assessment of Exceptional Children and IEPs | 3 |
| EPY 306 | Educational Psychology and Assessment | 3 |
| EPY 401 | Teaching Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children | 3 |
| RDG 300 | Language Development and Early Literacy | 3 |
| RDG 301 | Teaching of Reading/Writing | 3 |
| RDG 302 | Literature for Children | 3 |
| RDG 306 | Diagnosis/Correction of Reading Difficulties | 3 |
Electives: To meet the 120 credits requirement, to be determined in consultation with the Program Chair or Academic Advisor
NOTES: Education Studies majors may NOT register for any of the following courses:
ECE 450, EDU 451: 3.0 GPA, background checks, health certificates, and PRAXIS (core)/PRAXIS II required
EDU 390, EDU 391, EDU 392: PRAXIS (core) and TB certificate required
EDU 499: to be taken along with ECE 450 or EDU 451
Enrollment in the above courses requires admission to a teacher licensure/certification program and some or all of the following: health and/or TB certificates, passing scores on Praxis exams, State of Delaware and F.B.I. criminal background checks, clearance by the Delaware Child Protection Registry, and approval from the Office of Clinical Studies.
Suggested Program Sequence
Freshman
Semester 1
Semester 2
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIS 300 | World and Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS 316 | American History | 3 |
| MAT 202 | Mathematics for Teachers II | 3 |
| RDG 300 | Language Development and Early Literacy | 3 |
Sophomore
Semester 1
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| MAT 304 | Mathematics for Teachers III | 3 |
| PSY 336 | Child Development | 3 |
| SCI 232 | Life and Environmental Science (with Lab) | 4 |
| | Fine Arts Elective | |
Semester 2
| EDU 202 | School Involvement with Families and Community | 2 |
| EPY 301 | Assessment of Exceptional Children and IEPs | 3 |
| EPY 306 | Educational Psychology and Assessment | 3 |
| RDG 302 | Literature for Children | 3 |
| SCI 305 | Earth and Space Science (with Lab) | 4 |
Junior
Semester 1
| ECE 214 | Creating Environments for Learning | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 333 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| RDG 301 | Teaching of Reading/Writing | 3 |
| | Fine Arts Elective | |
Semester 2
| EDU 310 | Applied Behavior Analysis and Classroom Culture | 2 |
| EDU 311 | Assistive Technology | 2 |
| HIS 320 | Global Civilizations | 3 |
| POL 300 | American Politics | 3 |
| SCI 307 | Physical Science (with Lab) | 4 |
Senior
Semester 1
| EDU 304 | Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| EPY 401 | Teaching Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children | 3 |
| RDG 306 | Diagnosis/Correction of Reading Difficulties | 3 |
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
Semester 2
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8): 120 credits
Program Requirements
Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Bachelor of Science in Education Studies with a concentration in Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8). Candidates must register for and complete EDU 102 E-folio and EDU 203 Instructional Technology as initial courses in the program. These courses are pre-requisites for all other education courses. In EDU 203, candidates will learn more about the importance and usefulness of E-folio and will also learn to use a variety of technology applications designed to enhance teaching and learning. The grade of D is the minimum grade accepted for all College of Education core courses (ECE, EDU, RDG, and EPY).
Parallel Curriculum
The curriculum for the B.S. in Education Studies, Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8) is the same as for the B.S. in Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8) EXCEPT that no clinical courses are included. See notes below.
General Education Requirements (31 credits)
| CTA 206 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| | OR | |
| FYE 101 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 |
| | | |
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| HIS 204 | World History | 3 |
| HIS 320 | Global Civilizations | 3 |
| | | |
| HUM 360 | Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HUM 361 | Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present | 3 |
| | | |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| SCI 232 | Life and Environmental Science (with Lab) | 4 |
Fine Arts Elective (3 credits)
Select 1 course from:
Social and Behavioral Science Courses (6 credits)
| PSY 332 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSY 333 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
Required Education Courses (27 credits)
| EDU 102 | E-Folio | 0 |
| EDU 202 | School Involvement with Families and Community | 2 |
| EDU 203 | Instructional Technology | 3 |
| EDU 303 | Contemporary Theories and Practices in Middle Level Education | 2 |
| EDU 306 | Effective Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| EDU 312 | Integrated Curriculum in Schools | 2 |
| EDU 313 | Classroom Culture and Student Behavior | 2 |
| EPY 302 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| EPY 303 | Advising, Mentoring, and Counseling Techniques | 3 |
| EPY 401 | Teaching Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children | 3 |
| RDG 305 | Reading in the Content Areas | 3 |
Content Area Courses (39-42 credits)
See catalog under B.S. in Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8) for possible major/minor combinations in mathematics, English, science and social studies, and lists of approved courses.
Electives: To meet the 120 credits requirement, to be determined in consultation with the Program Chair or Academic Advisor.
NOTES: Education Studies majors may NOT register for the following courses:
EDU 451: 3.0 GPA, background checks, health certificates, and PRAXIS (core)/PRAXIS II required
EDU 390, EDU 391, EDU 392: PRAXIS (core) and TB certificate required
EDU 499: to be taken along with ECE 450 or EDU 451
Enrollment in the above courses requires admission to a teacher licensure/certification program and some or all of the following: health and/or TB certificates, passing scores on Praxis exams, State of Delaware and F.B.I. criminal background checks, clearance by the Delaware Child Protection Registry, and approval from the Office of Clinical Studies.
Suggested Program Sequence
Freshman
Semester 1
Semester 2
| EDU 303 | Contemporary Theories and Practices in Middle Level Education | 2 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIS 204 | World History | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| | Minor | |
Sophmore
Semester 1
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | Concentration | |
| | Concentration | |
| | Minor | |
Semester 2
| EPY 303 | Advising, Mentoring, and Counseling Techniques | 3 |
| PSY 332 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| | Concentration | |
| | Concentration | |
| | Minor | |
Junior
Semester 1
| EPY 302 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 333 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| RDG 305 | Reading in the Content Areas | 3 |
| | Concentration | |
| | Concentration | |
Semester 2
| EDU 312 | Integrated Curriculum in Schools | 2 |
| EDU 313 | Classroom Culture and Student Behavior | 2 |
| | | |
| HUM 360 | Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HUM 361 | Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present | 3 |
| | | |
| | Concentration | |
| | Concentration | |
| | Elective | |
Senior
Semester 1
| EDU 202 | School Involvement with Families and Community | 2 |
| EDU 306 | Effective Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| EPY 401 | Teaching Diverse Populations and Exceptional Children | 3 |
| | Fine Arts Elective | |
| | Minor | |
Semester 2
| HIS 320 | Global Civilizations | 3 |
| | Concentration/Minor | |
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |
| | Elective | |