Suggested Course Sequence

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.