Department of Education
Vision
We envision our graduates as passionate advocates for equity, poised to shape the future of education with a commitment to inclusivity and excellence.
Mission
The Education Department strives to be a beacon of excellence by seamlessly integrating teacher preparation, leadership development, and ground-breaking research. Our faculty is dedicated to cultivating a diverse cadre of educators through a curriculum grounded in cultural responsiveness and promoting social justice.
become a part of a legacy of leaders
At Delaware State University, we ground our work in the spirit and expectations of the Black Teaching Tradition. Throughout history, HBCU-trained educators have led in their schools, communities, and around the world. We set high standards for our students and support them in meeting the expectations this moment places on educators. In our society, educators cannot be replaced, and the demand for highly effective, culturally competent educators remains high. As a DSU education major, you will gain firsthand classroom experience and develop the mindsets and skills needed to teach and lead in your community.
Our Department places a strong emphasis on excellence, preparing our students to navigate global challenges and to develop the mindset and capacity to create meaningful, engaging, and culturally responsive learning experiences for the students and communities they will serve. If you are passionate about advancing educational justice and equity for young people in your community, your leadership journey as an educator begins here at Delaware State University.
Initial Certification Programs
Education Department
Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)
Elementary Education (K-6)
Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8)
Physical Education
Special Education Minor
Teaching, MAT
Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Agriscience Education
Department of Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts
Art Education
Music Education
Division of Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science
Mathematics Education
Graduate Programs
Education Department
Educational Leadership, M.Ed.
Equitable Curriculum and Instructional Leadership, MA
Dual-Title MA TESOL/Bilingual Education and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership, Ed.D. (K12 or Higher Education)
Certificate in Special Education (Summer 2024)
Department of Languages and Literatures
TESOL/Bilingual Education, MA
FACULTY PROFILES
Our faculty members are committed to training our students to be ready to fill educator rolls as highly qualified teachers. We prepare students to meet challenges in the classroom and to become highly sought-after certified educators.