Critical Need Subjects

The Delaware Department of Education has identified a list of subjects that they define as “critical needs” due to a lack of certified teachers in these areas.  Each year, the Delaware Department of Education reviews this list and adjusts it to reflect changing needs in the state.  Through UD ARTC, you can become a certified teacher in some of those areas, including:

• AgriScience (grades 6-12)
• Business Education (grades 6-12)
• English (grades 6-12)
• English learners (grades K-12)
• Family Consumer Science (grades 6-12)
• Library Media Specialist (grades K-12)
• Math (grades 6-12)
• Science (grades 6-12)
• Technology Education (grades K-12)
• World Languages (grades K-12)
• Special Education English (grades 6-12)
• Special Education Math (grades 6-12)
• Special Education Science (grades 6-12)
• Special Education Social Studies (grades 6-12)

However, UD ARTC also certifies in a few subjects that are not recognized as “critical needs” by the Delaware Department of Education, including:

• Art (grades K-12)
• Drama/Theater (grades K-12)
• Dance (grades K-12)
• Music (grades K-12)
• Physical Education and Health (grades K-12)
• Social Studies (grades 6-12)

UD ARTC identifies highly qualified teaching candidates in these content areas and guides them through the process of finding a teaching position in their field in a Delaware public school.

If you’re interested in the program, we strongly recommend that you fill out an ARTC Application to confirm eligibility.  Doing so does not commit you to anything; it simply allows us to review your credentials and send you information about next steps so that you can make an informed decision about participating.