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

  • Learning Community (PSY103 Recommended) (3)
  • Learning Community (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth-Exploration: Natural Science/Mathematics, Math course) (3)
  • CMP101 English Composition (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth-Exploration: Humanities, Art/Theater course) (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • EDU213 Foundations of Education (3)
  • First-Year Seminar (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth-Exploration: Natural Science/Mathematics, Science course) (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth-Exploration: Humanities, World Language)* (3)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences course (Health Promotion course) (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

*If American Sign Language is taken for the World Language requirement, an additional 3 credits of Gen Ed Humanities is added.

Year 2

FIRST SEMESTER

  • SED270 Introduction to the Nature and Educational Needs of Students with Disabilities (3)
  • EDU237 Instructional Design: Theory & Practice (3)
  • Gen Ed (Breadth – Exploration: Social Science) PSY212 Developmental Psychology: Infancy through Childhood (3)
  • HST105 Introduction to World History I: From Antiquity to 1500 OR HST220 American History to 1877 (3)
  • MTH111 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (3)
  • Total Credits (15)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • SED300 Inclusive Literacy Methods and Strategies (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) PSY214 Psychology of Adolescence (3)
  • HST106 Introduction to World History II: From 1500 OR HST221 American History From 1877 to Present (3)
  • Total Credits (16)

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

FIRST SEMESTER

  • SED301 Inclusive Math Methods and Strategies (3)
  • EDU217 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Primary Level (3)
  • EDU204 Field-Based Experience in Education (1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences: Literature Course (3)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences: Science Course (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth – Discovery I) (3)
  • Total Credits (16)

SECOND SEMESTER

  • EDU330 Elementary Education Methods: Science And Interdisciplinary Stem (3)
  • SED371 Classroom Management Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
  • EDU310 Practicum in Education (2)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences Elective (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth – Discovery II) (3)
  • Total Credits (14)

If wanting to work toward Early Childhood Extension, extra ESCE courses can be taken during this semester.

Year 4

FIRST SEMESTER

  • EDU316 Elementary Education Methods: Social Studies (3)
  • SED401 Methods of Inclusive Special Education (3)
  • SED310 Practicum in Inclusive Education (2)
  • EDU323 Instructional & Assistive Technology (3)
  • Gen Ed (Depth – Discovery III) (3)
  • Total Credits (14)

If wanting to work toward Early Childhood Extension, extra ESCE courses can be taken during this semester.

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)