Overview

Elementary Education (K-6) of Delaware State University emphasizes direct, hands-on experience in real-world classrooms and incorporates the most current theories in learning, assessment, and child development.

Delaware State has a growing reputation for excellence in teacher education. Our graduates have an extremely high job placement rate within the state and are also recruited by out-of-state districts.

Professional Preparation

All graduates become licensed teachers in the state of Delaware. The college has campus chapters of professional teaching organizations.

Students will develop professional teaching skills in

academic instruction

classroom management

lesson planning

assessment

child intellectual and psychological development

special education

communication with parents and family members

the use of technology in the classroom

music and art

literacy development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Growth & Development

Philosophical Education

Language and Literacy Development

Education of Children w/Except Needs

Instructional Technology

Multicultural Education/Global Societies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

If you are a non-U.S. student seeking admission to DSU, start the admission process no later than 90 days prior to start of classes.

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dover, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A certificate or diploma from an accredited four-year school or senior high school.

A minimum GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is required if English is not your native language.

Submit the three-section test. DSU requires test scores of 800 on the SAT (math and critical reading combined), test scores of 880 or above on the 2016 redesigned SAT, or a 17 or better composite score on the ACT.

Have transcripts evaluated by the World Education Service (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and then forwarded by the evaluating organization to the Office of Admissions.

Submit an I-20 Application, a F-1 Student Seeking Financial Statement and an Affidavit of Support for Free Room & Board.

The University will also consider international applicants who have taken the General Education Development (GED) test.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19584 USD / year

≈ 19584 USD / year
Out-of-State

19584 USD / year

≈ 19584 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9593 USD / year

≈ 9593 USD / year

Living costs

Dover

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Professional Preparation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Dover

Funding

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