Teacher Licensure State Requirements - Delaware

Become a Teacher in Delaware

If you are passionate about helping others learn, earning a teaching degree at WGU is an excellent way to apply your skills. Our online university allows you to complete your teaching degree and hone your expertise.

Before becoming a licensed teacher in Delaware, you must meet all of Delaware’s teacher certification requirements, including:

• Graduation from a bachelor’s degree program at a regionally accredited college or university.
• Graduation from a teacher preparation program approved to lead to teacher certification in the home state of the program and that is accredited by NCATE or state-approved according to NCATE standards.
• Passing scores on an exam meeting the basic skills requirement.
• Passing scores on all of the required Praxis content exams.

Note: Listed requirements are current and are subject to change at any time, even during enrollment.

For the most current information about becoming a licensed teacher Delaware, please check the Delaware Department of Education website:
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(302) 735-4000
dedoe@doe.k12.de.us