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

First-Year Seminar and Learning Communities are generally completed in the first year.

FIRST SEMESTER

  • CMP101 English Composition (3)
  • Learning Community (PSY-103 recommended)*** (6)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth-Exploration: Mathematics)*  (3)
  • Area Study (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • EDU213 Foundations of Education (3)
  • EDU203 Learning Theory (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth-Exploration: Natural Science/Mathematics) (3)
  • First-Year Seminar*** (3)
  • Area Study (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

*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

***Note: LC may be taken in Fall.  If so, take FYS and Gen Ed Breadth-Exploration in Spring

Year 2

FIRST SEMESTER

  • EDU237/L Instructional Design: Theory & Practice (3/1)
  • SED270 Introduction to the Nature and Educational Needs of Students with Disabilities (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration: Humanities – Modern Language) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration: Social Science) PSY103 Introduction to Psychology (3)
  • Area Study (3)
  • Total Credits (16)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • EDU218 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Intermediate Level (3)
  • EDU319 Assessment Methods in Education (3)
  • EDU204 Field-Based Experience in Education (1)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration: Social Science) SOC224 Ethnicity, Race & Cultural Diversity (3)
  • Area Study (6)
  • Total Credits (16)

Year 3

FIRST SEMESTER

  • EDU217 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Primary Level (3)
  • SED204 Field-Based Experience in Inclusive Education (1)
  • Area Study (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration: Humanities) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth – Discovery I) (3)
  • Elective (1+)
  • Total Credits (14+)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • EDU320 Elementary Education Methods: Mathematics, Science & Technology (3)
  • SED371 Classroom Management Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
  • Area Study (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth – Discovery II) (3)
  • Elective or ECSE (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

  • EDU316 Elementary Education Methods: Social Studies (3)
  • EDU310 Practicum in Education (2)
  • Area Study (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth – Discovery III) (3)
  • Elective or ECSE (3)
  • Total Credits (14)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • EDU427 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)

N.B.: With the permission of the Education Chair, Fall and Spring semesters of the Senior Year are interchangeable.