Elementary Education to Elementary Education
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Salisbury University.
Your Path Forward
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree Curriculum
Delaware Tech's Elementary Education degree will prepare graduates to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree and become certified to teach in an elementary school. A focus on educational strategies is an important aspect of the program. Students will have the opportunity to interact with children in a classroom setting through observation and service learning experiences, and will learn the instructional strategies that support the Delaware common core standards for reading, writing, and mathematics. Salisbury University's Bachelor of Science degree program in Elementary Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for elementary school teacher certification (Grades 1-6). As a teacher candidate majoring in Elementary Education, students complete a rigorous program of study which meets state and national standards. Candidates who successfully complete the requirements graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Department of Teacher Education in the Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Elementary Education (Associate Degree - Â鶹ÊÓƵ)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| EDC 151 | The Role of Teachers | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| MAT 172 | Math for Teachers I | 3 |
| EDC 160 | Fundamentals of Teaching | 3 |
| 13 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| EDC 125 | Child Development | 3 |
| MAT 173 | Math for Teachers II | 4 |
| HIS 111 | US History - Pre Civil War | 3 |
| BIO 140 | General Biology | 4 |
| 16 | ||
Third Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDC 221 | Culturally Responsive | 3 |
| EDC 200 | Foundations of LIteracy | 3 |
| MAT 274 | Math for Teachers III | 3 |
| EDC 215 | Teaching Literacy | 3 |
| SCI 150 | Earth and Space Science | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPE 233 | Intro to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDC 211 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDC 231 | Integrated Science | 4 |
| EDC 241 | Integrated Social Science | 4 |
| EDC 108 | Applied Concepts in Ed Tech | 3 |
| 17 | ||
Elementary Education (Bachelor's Degree - Salisbury University)
Fifth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELED 302 | Integrated Reading and Language | 4 |
| ELED 317 | Integrating Aesthetic Experiences | 4 |
| ELED 350 | Literature of Children | 4 |
| XXXX XXX | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Sixth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELED 320 | Teaching Diverse Learners | 4 |
| ELED 330 | Integrated Reading and Language | 4 |
| ELED 340 | Building Classroom Community | 4 |
| ELED 305 | Learning and Assessing Diverse | 4 |
| 16 | ||
Seventh Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELED 403 | Teaching Science in Elementary Classrooms | 4 |
| ELED 405 | Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Classrooms | 4 |
| ELED 406 | Teaching Mathematics in Elementary Classrooms | 4 |
| ELED 410 | Literacy Assessment and Intervention | 4 |
| 16 | ||
Eighth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELED 411 | Clinical Practice Seminar | 4 |
| ELED 421 | Elementary Education Clinical Practice I | 5 |
| ELED 422 | Elementary Education Clinical Practice II | 5 |
| 14 | ||
The Bachelor of Science program in Elementary Education requires a minimum of 122 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
*See advisor for transfer options
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Georgetown: (302) 259-6568
Dover: (302) 857-1743
Wilmington: (302) 573-5446
Salisbury University
Chin-Hsiu Chen, Ph.D.
Chair, Teacher
Education Department
cxchen@salisbury.edu
(410) 543-6293