Bachelor of Science – Childhood Education/Special Education: Inclusive Childhood Education

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

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

FIRST SEMESTER

  • CMP101 English Composition (3)
  • Learning Community (PSY103 Recommended)*** (6)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth-Exploration: Mathematics)* (3)
  • Area Study (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • EDU213 Foundations of Education (3)
  • First-Year Seminar*** (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth-Exploration: Natural Science/Mathematics) (3)
  • Area Study (6)
  • 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: Social Science) PSY103 Introduction to Psychology OR PSY212 Developmental Psychology: Infancy through Childhood (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration: Humanities – Modern Language) (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)
  • SED364 Inclusive Education for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3)
  • SED204 Field-Based Experience in Inclusive Education (1)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration: Social Science) SOC224 Ethnicity, Race & Cultural Diversity (3)
  • Area Study (3)
  • Total Credits (16)

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

FIRST SEMESTER

  • EDU217 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Primary Level (3)
  • SED363 Inclusive Education for Children with Learning Disabilities and Mild Disabilities (3)
  • EDU204 Field-Based Experience in Education (1)
  • Area Study (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration: Humanities) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth – Discovery I) (3)
  • Total Credits (16)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • EDU320 Elementary Education Methods: Mathematics, Science & Technology (3)
  • SED371 Classroom Management Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
  • EDU310 Practicum in Education (2)
  • Area Study (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth – Discovery II) (3)
  • Total Credits (14)

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

  • SED401 Methods of Inclusive Special Education (3)
  • EDU316 Elementary Education Methods: Social Studies (3)
  • SED310 Practicum in Inclusive Education (2)
  • Area Study (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth – Discovery III) (3)
  • Total Credits (14)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • EDU427 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)