Accreditation and Recognitions

Wilmington University is pleased to offer education programs that are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The following education degree programs are nationally recognized by their respective Specialized Professional Association (SPA):

B.S. in Elementary Education (K-6) recognized by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
B.S. in Middle Level Education (6-8) recognized by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
M.Ed. in Elementary Studies (K-6) recognized by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
M.Ed. in Reading recognized by the International Literacy Association (ILA)
M.Ed. in School Leadership recognized by the National Education Leadership Preparation (NELP)
M.Ed. in Special Education recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership recognized by the National Education Leadership Preparation (NELP)

CAEP Accountability Measures for the Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Read more about how WilmU’s College of Education & Liberal Arts (COELA) satisfies the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accountability measures for accreditation in alignment with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Measure 1 (Initial): Completer Effectiveness Measure 2 (Initial and Advanced): Satisfaction of Employers Measure 2 (Initial and Advanced): Stakeholder Involvement Measure 3 (Initial and Advanced): Candidate Competency at Completion Measure 4 (Initial and Advanced): Ability of Completers To Be Hired

Praxis Pass Rates

The Pass Rates provided represent all candidates who have met the qualifying score set forth by the Delaware Department of Education.

Average Licensure Rates

100%

Wilmington University is proud to confirm that 100% of our COELA graduates who seek licensure attain licensure.

Average GPA of Entry Cohorts

3.61

2019-2020

3.67

2020-2021

3.60

2021-2022

3.58

2022-2023

Graduate Preparedness

Graduates of the WilmU COELA are independent critical thinkers, who are societally and ethically responsible and thoroughly prepared to foster inclusive and diverse learning communities. Read more about our impressive class of graduates.

Employer Satisfaction Rates

100%

100% of principals/supervisors indicate that WilmU COELA graduates are most prepared in designing instruction/learning experiences that account for individual differences and ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment.

91%

91% of principals indicate that WilmU COELA teacher preparation programs prepare graduates to actively pursue, reflect upon and use professional development opportunities, coaching and/or mentoring to improve teaching practice.

91%

91% of principals indicate that graduates from WilmU COELA teacher preparation programs are fully prepared to work effectively with students from diverse communities, different cultures and those living in poverty.

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Graduate Satisfaction Rates

96%

96% of graduates indicate their WilmU COELA teacher preparation program prepared them to design instruction/learning experiences that account for individual differences in abilities and backgrounds.

92%

92% of WilmU COELA graduates indicate their teacher preparation program prepared them to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.

91%

91% of WilmU COELA graduates indicate their teacher preparation program prepared them to use content knowledge to design, select or modify formative and summative assessments that align with instructional goals and to provide information about student progress on those goals.

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