Why you should consider Wilmington's teacher education program:
1. 90% overall Praxis II pass rate and a policy that does not require Praxis II prior to student teaching and program completion
2. In 2012 awarded $60,070 in departmental scholarships to 32 current Education majors, averaging $1,877 per student
3. Average 8 semester program completion rate for first-time freshmen and individualized plan to help transfer students achieve their goal with the most efficient plan
4. Ninety-four years of experience in teacher preparation and thousands of graduates
5. Affiliation with local practitioners through student Phi Delta Kappa, an international education society devoted to free, public education based on research based best practices
6. Opportunities to participate in student research, attend national and international conferences like the International ReadingAssociation conference in Chicago 2012 and the E-Tech conference in Columbus, Ohio, Winter 2012.
7. Certificated training in conflict resolution (CRETE) and child abuse prevention, with emphasis on positive discipline
8. Early and sustained field placements throughout program, beginning in first year
9. Free Praxis II study sessions
10. Experienced, committed faculty who provide individualized attention and mentoring
