Note:
Upper Division Clearance
Students must complete Upper Division Clearance requirements in order to take upper-level education courses in their junior year. These requirements are described online, including passing the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests in reading, writing, and mathematics according to the State of Delaware guidelines.
Praxis Subject Assessments and EdTPA for Certification
Students must take the Praxis Subject Assessments (previously Praxis II tests) that are required for State of Delaware teacher certification in elementary education and in the area of their concentration (e.g., special education) prior to graduation. Students must pass these assessments according to the State of Delaware guidelines in order to earn institutional recommendation for teacher certification. This institutional recommendation is noted on students’ transcripts and is needed to apply for teacher certification in Delaware and other states. Passing scores are listed online.
Students must also complete the edTPA for elementary education and their second concentration area and submit one of these performance assessments for scoring to be certified in Delaware and in several other states. To meet certification requirements, students should check state requirements for passing scores.