Alternative Routes to Certification

Are you interested in teaching but not sure how to enter the profession?

Future educators who hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 24 credits in content that is related to a teaching area, may be eligible for one of Delaware’s state-approved Alternative Routes to Certification programs. 

You can find more information about these programs here:

state of delaware - approved 2024-2025 alternative Routes to CertificationMicrosoft word - 2024 - 2025 artc programs flyer (PDF)Teacher Preparation Programs in DelawareRelay - Program OverviewUniversity of Delaware Alternative Routes to CertificationWilmington University-Special Education Teacher K-12 (Alternative Route - ARTC)Wilmington University-Paraeducator to Special Education Teacher K-12 (Alternative Route - (ARTC)