Bachelor of Science – Childhood Education
Initial Certification: Childhood Education (1-6)
Access the complete curriculum for the BS, Childhood Education, from the Education Department section of the Daemen catalog.
Following is a suggested course sequence for your program. Courses may be offered as indicated and/or at other times. Consult your Advisor for further direction and planning.
Course Loads
Maximum of 18 credits allowed for 7 semesters; one 19-credit hour semester is permitted without additional cost.
Year 1
LEARNING COMMUNITIES are generally completed in the first year (LC1 in the 1st semester; LC2 in the 2nd semester)
FIRST SEMESTER
- CMP101 English Composition (3)
- EDU203 Learning Theory ** (3)
- IND101 Sustainable & Critical Relationships (3)
- Mathematics Elective* (see below) (3)
- CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (3)
- Total Credits (15)
SECOND SEMESTER
- EDU237/L Instructional Design: Theory & Practice** (3/1)
- SED270 Introduction to the Nature and Educational Needs of Students with Disabilities ** (3)
- SOC224 Ethnicity, Race & Cultural Diversity (3)
- Science Elective *** (3)
- CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (3)
- Total Credits (16)
*Math Elective: Math Area Study: Choose MTH124 College Algebra or MTH134 PreCalculus or MTH144 Calculus & Analytic Geometry. Non-Math Area Study:recommended MTH111 Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher CT; QL
** B or better in these courses is required to continue; candidates are dismissed from program after two unsuccessful attempts of EDU237/L
*** Science elective: Select from biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, natural science, physics
Year 2
FIRST SEMESTER
- EDU217 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Primary Level** (4)
- Foreign Language (3)
- PSY103 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (6)
- Total Credits (16)
SECOND SEMESTER
- EDU218 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Intermediate Level (4)
- Foreign Language (3)
- CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (9)
- Total Credits (16)
** B or better in these courses is required to continue; candidates are dismissed from program after two unsuccessful attempts of EDU237/L
Year 3
FIRST SEMESTER
- EDU267 Practicum in Teaching Language Arts at the Elementary School Level (3)
- EDU313 Foundations of Education (3)
- EDU316 Elementary Education Methods: Social Studies (3)
- CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (6)
- Total Credits (15)
SECOND SEMESTER
- EDU319 Assessment Methods in Education (3)
- EDU320 Elementary Education Methods: Mathematics, Science & Technology (4)
- SED371 Classroom Management Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
- CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (6)
- Total Credits (16)
Year 4
FIRST SEMESTER
- Learning Through Service course (3)
- CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (9-12)
- FREE ELECTIVE (0-4)
- Total Credits (12-19)
SECOND SEMESTER
- EDU327 Teaching to the Standards (3)
- EDU473 Student Teaching & Seminar at the Primary Level (1-3) (6)
- EDU474 Student Teaching & Seminar at the Intermediate Level (4-6) (6)
- Total Credits (15)
NOTE: Students in the Science Area Study will take 13 credits in Core Electives/Area Study, and no Free Electives. Students in the Social Studies Area Study will take 15 credits in CoreElectives/Area Study and no free electives.
N.B.: With the permission of the Education Chair, Fall and Spring semesters of the Senior Year are interchangeable.