Initial Certification: Childhood Education (1-6); Special Education (1-6)
Access the complete curriculum for the BS, Childhood Education/Special Education, from the Education Department section of the Daemen catalogue.
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 6 semesters; one 19-credit hour semester, and one 21-credit hour semester are allowed at no additional tuition charge.
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 (6)
- Total Credits (19)
*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)
- EDU313 Foundations of Education (3)
- Foreign Language (3)
- PSY103 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- SED340 Inclusive Education for Students with Emotional/Behavioral (3)
- Total Credits (16)
SECOND SEMESTER
- EDU218 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Intermediate Level (4)
- Foreign Language (3)
- SED364 Inclusive Education for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3)
- CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (9)
- Total Credits (19)
** B or better in these courses is required to continue; candidates are dismissed from program after two unsuccessful attempts of EDU237/L
Year 3 – Upper Division Approval Required To Continue Onto Year 3
FIRST SEMESTER
- EDU267 Practicum in Teaching Language Arts at the Elementary School Level (3)
- EDU316 Elementary Education Methods: Social Studies (3)
- EDU363 Inclusive Education for Children with Learning Disabilities and Mild Disabilities (3)
- CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (9-12)
- Total Credits (18-21)
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 (3)
- Total Credits (13)
Year 4
FIRST SEMESTER
- SED401 Methods of Inclusive Special Education (3)
- Learning Through Service course (3)
- CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (9-12 credits, depending upon Area Study selected: English =9; Foreign Language=9; Math=9; Science=10; Social Studies=12)
- Total Credits (15-18)
SECOND SEMESTER
- EDU327 Teaching to the Standards (3)
- EDU475 Student Teaching & Seminar at the Childhood Level (1-6) (6)
- SED476 Student Teaching & Seminar at the Childhood Level-Inclusive Education (1-6) (6)
- Total Credits (15)