Bachelor of Science Programs in Education (Childhood, Early Childhood, Childhood/Special)

General Education Curriculum

All degree programs require completion of the General Education Curriculum. A complete description of the gen ed and its requirements are available in the General Education Curriculum section of the Daemen catalog. Courses that satisfy a portion or complete a core requirement will have such designation indicated after the course title.

BS, Childhood Education

Major: 56 CREDITS
- EDU203 Learning Theory (3)
- EDU204 Field Based Experience (1)
- EDU213 Foundations of Education (3)
- EDU217 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Primary Level (3)
- EDU218 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Intermediate Level (3)
- EDU237/L Instructional Design: Theory & Practice with Lab (3/1)
- EDU310 Practicum in Education (2)
- EDU316 Elementary Education Methods: Social Studies (3)
- EDU319 Assessment Methods in Education (3)
- EDU320 Elementary Education Methods: Mathematics, Science & Technology (3)
- EDU427 Teaching to the Standards (3)
- EDU473 Student Teaching and Seminar In Inclusive Early Childhood (Birth-Pre-K) (6)
- EDU474 Student Teaching and Seminar in Inclusive Early Childhood (K-2) (6)
- SED204 Field Based Experience (1)
- SED270 Introduction to the Nature & Educational Needs of Students with Disabilities (3)
- SED371 Classroom Management Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
- CMP101 English Composition (3)
- Service Learning (3)
- NOTE: EDU237 requires a B or better. Candidates are dismissed from the program after two unsuccessful attempts to achieve the required minimum grade of B.
Area Study: 24 CREDITS

Consult the Area Study section of the Daemen catalog for all requirements.
General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS
- First Year Seminar (3)
- Learning Communities (6)
- Depth – Discovery (9)
- Breadth – Exploration:
  - Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
    - Choose one course from: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physics. (3)
    - Choose one course from: Mathematics (3)
      - MTH111 is recommended for non-Mathematics Area Study and MTH104 is recommended for Mathematics Area Study.
  - Social Sciences:
    - PSY103 Introduction to Psychological Science OR PSY-212 Developmental Psychology: Infancy Through Childhood (3)
    - SOC224 Ethnicity, Race and Cultural Diversity (3)
  - Humanities:
    - Choose one course from: French or Spanish (3)
    - Choose one course from: Art, English, Language, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (3)
      - French Area Study students must take the following:
        
        SPA101 Elementary Spanish I (3) or SPA105 Intermediate Spanish for Professional Communication I (3)
        
        SPA102 Elementary Spanish II or SPA106 Intermediate Spanish for Professional Communication II (3)
      - Spanish Area Study students must take the following:
        
        FRE101 Elementary French I or FRE105 Intermediate French for Professional Communication I (3)
        
        FRE102 Elementary French II or FRE106 Intermediate French for Professional Communication II (3)

4. Free Electives: 4 CREDITS

- Courses offered in the major are not allowed.

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 120 CREDITS

BS, Childhood Education/Inclusive Education

1. Major: 64 CREDITS

- EDU204 Field Based Experience (1)
- EDU213 Foundations of Education (3)
- EDU217 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Primary Level (3)
- EDU218 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Intermediate Level (3)
- EDU237/L Instructional Design: Theory & Practice with Lab (3/1)
- EDU310 Practicum in Education (2)
- EDU316 Elementary Education Methods: Social Studies (3)
- EDU319 Assessment Methods in Education (3)
- EDU320 Elementary Education Methods: Mathematics, Science & Technology (3)
- EDU427 Teaching to the Standards (3)
- EDU475 Student Teaching & Seminar at the Childhood Level (1-6) (6)
- SED204 Field Based Experience (1)
- SED270 Introduction to the Nature & Educational Needs of Students with Disabilities (3)
- SED310 Practicum in Education (2)
- SED363 Inclusive Education for Students with Learning Disabilities and Mild Disabilities (3)
- SED364 Inclusive Education for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3)
- SED371 Classroom Management Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
- SED401 Methods of Inclusive Special Education (3)
- SED476 Student Teaching & Seminar at the Primary Level (1-6) Inclusive Education (6)
- CMP101 English Composition (3)
- Service Learning (3)
- NOTE: EDU237 requires a B or better. Candidates are dismissed from the program after two unsuccessful attempts to achieve the required minimum grade of B.

2. Area Study: 24 CREDITS

Consult the Area Study section of the Daemen catalog for all requirements.

3. General Education Curriculum: 36 CREDITS

- First Year Seminar (3)
- Learning Communities (6)
- Depth – Discovery (9)
- Breadth – Exploration:
  - Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
    - Choose one course from: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physics. (3)
    - Choose one course from: Mathematics (3)
      - MTH111 is recommended for non-Mathematics Area Study and MTH104 is recommended for Mathematics Area Study.
  - Social Sciences:
    - PSY103 Introduction to Psychological Science OR PSY-212 Developmental Psychology: Infancy Through Childhood (3)
    - SOC224 Ethnicity, Race and Cultural Diversity (3)
  - Humanities:
    - Choose one course from: French or Spanish (3)
    - Choose one course from: Art, English, Language, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (3)
      - French Area Study students must take the following:
        
        SPA101 Elementary Spanish I (3) or SPA105 Intermediate Spanish for Professional Communication I (3)
        
        SPA102 Elementary Spanish II or SPA106 Intermediate Spanish for Professional Communication II (3)
      - Spanish Area Study students must take the following:
        
        FRE101 Elementary French I or FRE105 Intermediate French for Professional Communication I (3)
        
        FRE102 Elementary French II or FRE106 Intermediate French for Professional Communication II (3)

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 124

BS, Early Childhood Education/Special Education

MAJOR: 64 CREDITS
- ECSE222 Infant Development & Intervention with Assistive Technology (3)
- ECSE279 Typical/Atypical Child Development & Intervention Strategies-Preschoolers with Special Needs I (3)
- ECSE324 Transdisciplinary Intervention & Family Involvement (3)
- ECSE325 Early Childhood Assessment Methods for Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
- ECSE473 Student Teaching & Seminar at the Preschool Level for Students with Disabilities (Birth-PreK) (6)
- ECSE474 Student Teaching and Seminar in Inclusive Early Childhood (K-2) (6)
- EDU103 Arts, Movement, and Music for the Young Child (3)
- EDU204 Field Based Experience (1)
- EDU217 Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Primary Level (3)
- EDU221 (3)
- EDU237/L Instructional Design: Theory & Practice with Lab (3/1)
- EDU303 Children’s Literature (3)
- EDU310 Practicum in Education (2)
- EDU320 Elementary Education Methods: Mathematics, Science & Technology (3)
- EDU326 Planning and Managing the Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Environment (3)
- EDU427 Teaching to the Standards (3)
- SED204 Field Based Experience (1)
- SED270 Introduction to the Nature & Educational Needs of Students with Disabilities (3)
- SED310 Practicum in Inclusive Education (2)
- CMP101 English Composition (3)
- Service Learning (3)
- NOTE: EDU237 requires a B or better. Candidates are dismissed from the program after two unsuccessful attempts to achieve the required minimum grade of B.
Area Study: 24 CREDITS

Consult the Area Study section of the Daemen catalog for all requirements.
General Education: 36 CREDITS
- First Year Seminar (3)
- Learning Communities (6)
- Depth – Discovery (9)
- Breadth – Exploration:
  - Natural Sciences and Mathematics:
    - Choose one course from: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physics. (3)
    - Choose one course from: Mathematics (3)
      - MTH111 is recommended for non-Mathematics Area Study and MTH104 is recommended for Mathematics Area Study.
  - Social Sciences:
    - PSY103 Introduction to Psychological Science OR PSY-212 Developmental Psychology: Infancy Through Childhood (3)
    - SOC224 Ethnicity, Race and Cultural Diversity (3)
  - Humanities:
    - Choose one course from: French or Spanish (3)
    - Choose one course from: Art, English, Language, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theater. (3)
      - French Area Study students must take the following:
        
        SPA101 Elementary Spanish I (3) or SPA105 Intermediate Spanish for Professional Communication I (3)
        
        SPA102 Elementary Spanish II or SPA106 Intermediate Spanish for Professional Communication II (3)
      - Spanish Area Study students must take the following:
        
        FRE101 Elementary French I or FRE105 Intermediate French for Professional Communication I (3)
        
        FRE102 Elementary French II or FRE106 Intermediate French for Professional Communication II (3)

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 124 CREDITS

Suggested Course Sequence

Access the suggested course sequence for: BS, Childhood Education; BS, Childhood Education/Special Education; BS Early Childhood Education/Special Education, from the Education Department web page or the Program Plans site on the Registrar’s web page.

Undergraduate Catalog

2023-2024