Delaware BA Special Education/ Elementary Education Certification and Exam Requirements
In Delaware, this program leads to certifications in Elementary Education Grades K-6 and Exceptional Children K-12.
1. Content Exam for Elementary Education: Praxis 5001, Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects
Or, if passed prior to 8/31/2014, Praxis 5031, Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects
You must pass this exam to graduate from the program and be recommended for certification.
2. Content Exam for Special Education: Praxis 5354, Special Education: Content Knowledge and Applications
Or, if passed before 8/31/2010: Praxis 0352, Special Education: Application of Core Principles Across Categories of Disability
You must this exam to graduate from this program and be recommended for certification.
3. WGU Program Requirement: Praxis 5543, Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications
If you matriculated 9/1/2011, or later, you must pass this exam to graduate from this program.
DEMONSTRATION TEACHING REQUIREMENT
16 weeks divided between elementary and special education, as determined by WGU
Visit these links for important information:
General Information About Licensing in Delaware
Registering for Praxis Exams
Submitting Exam Scores to WGU
Applying for your Delaware Teaching License
4/2018
Article Number: 19454, 1976
