Bachelor of Science- Early Childhood Education/Special Education: Early Childhood Education

Initial Certification: Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2); Special Education: Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2)

Access the complete curriculum for the BS, Early 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 5 semesters; two 19-credit hour semesters, 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)
  • EDU103 Arts, Movement & Music for the Young Child (3)
  • EDU203 Learning Theory ** (3)
  • IND101 Sustainable & Critical Relationships (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)
  • CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (LEARNING COMMUNITY II) (6)
  • 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 2

FIRST SEMESTER

  • ECSE279 Typical & Atypical Child Development and Intervention Strategies I (3)
  • EDU217 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Primary Level** (4)
  • PSY103 Introduction to Psychology (3)
  • Foreign Language (3)
  • Mathematics Elective (see below)* (3)
  • AREA STUDY (Social Studies only) (3)
  • Total Credits (16-19)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • ECSE222 Infant Development & Intervention with Assistive Technology (3)
  • ECSE280 Typical & Atypical Child Development & Intervention Strategies II** (3)
  • EDU303 Childrens Literature (3)
  • Foreign Language (3)
  • Science Elective*** (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVE/AREA STUDY (3)
  • Total Credits (18)

*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 3 – Upper Division Approval Required To Continue Onto Year 3

FIRST SEMESTER

  • EDU321 Foundations in Early Childhood Education (3)
  • EDU326 Planning & Managing the Teaching and Learning Environment with Assistive Technology (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (15)
  • Total Credits (21)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • ECSE324 Transdisciplinary Intervention & Family Involvement (3)
  • EDU320 Elementary Education Methods: Mathematics, Science & Technology (4)
  • SED371 Classroom Management Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (9)
  • Total Credits (19)

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

  • ECSE325 Early Child Assessment Methods for Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
  • Learning Through Service course (3)
  • CORE ELECTIVES/AREA STUDY (6-9 credits, depending upon Area Study selected:  English =9; Foreign Language=9; Math=9; Science=10; Social Studies=12)
  • Total Credits (12-15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • EDU327 Teaching to the Standards (3)
  • EDU471 Student Teaching & Seminar at Preschool & Primary Level (Birth-PreK)OR EDU472 Student Teaching & Seminar at the Preschool & Primary Level (PreK-Grade 2) (6)
  • ECSE473 Student Teaching & Seminar at the Preschool  Level for Students wtih Disabilities (B-PreK) OR ECSE474 Student Teaching & Seminar at the Preschool Level for Students with Disabilities (PreK-Grade 2) (6)
  • Total Credits (15)