Wilmington University’s master’s level special education degree programs often attract candidates with a deep capacity for compassion who can also “creatively think on their feet”—beneficial qualities for teachers of children with exceptionalities. A variety of degree program options allow candidates to choose which path best aligns with their specific career goals, including licensure vs. non-licensure.
Under the direction of engaged, experienced special educators, you will learn proven-effective, research-based practices that will help you make ethical decisions and meet the varying needs of your individual students. Experiential learning in real classrooms makes WilmU College of Education graduates job-ready from Day One.
WilmU’s College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) under NCATE Standards (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education) and offers programs that are recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children.
Programs are available for individuals seeking initial certification/state licensure; K-12 classroom teachers seeking instructional strategies to provide individualized instruction in their classrooms; and other educators who are not seeking licensure/certification.
The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Programs are available for individuals seeking initial certification; for existing educators interested in:
Cost of a typical 3-credit graduate degree course.
Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit.
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your master's degree.
WilmU COELA graduates are consistently recognized as education leaders.
View Impressive GradsGraduates of WilmU College of Education programs are well-prepared for their careers.
According to the National Education Association, teachers in Delaware earn:*
$60,214 average salary
$41,639 average starting salary
Teacher Salaries by State can be found here. Applicants for positions in Delaware should visit Join Delaware Schools. To apply for positions outside of Delaware, applicants should visit the State Department of Education.
*Salary schedules vary by school and district because they include both state and local school district funds.
I began the Master's in Special Education program as a way to help myself more effectively advocate for my child. As I progressed through the program and participated in cooperative learning with my classmates and staff, I became overwhelmingly inspired to become a teacher. Now I am teaching in my dream district, Smyrna School District. I love my job and owe much of my happiness in my new career to the staff and my fellow students that inspired me at Wilmington University. — Lisa Hertzog, M.Ed. in Special Education
