EDUCATION

 

Education Department

 

Chairperson: Associate Professor Fox

Faculty: Professor McMahon; Associate

Professor Shields; Assistant Professors Andrews, Argenio, Brown, Fortune, Krickovich, Piotrowski, Sadler, Washington, Wheeler, Wright; Instructors Arnold, Miles

 

Degrees Offered:

 

Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)

Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education/Special Education (Grades 1-6)

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Special Education (Birth–Grade 2)

Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts Education (Pre-K-Grade 12)

 

Master of Science in Childhood Education (1-6) Initial Professional Certification

Master of Science in Childhood Education (1-6) Professional Certification

Master of Science in Special Education: Childhood Education (1-6) Initial Professional

Certification

Master of Science in Special Education: Childhood Education (1-6) Professional

Certification

Master of Science in Adolescence Education: Initial Professional Certification (7-12)

 

Consult separately published Graduate Bulletin for information on Master of Science degree programs.

 

B.S. CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (Grades 1-6)

Essential Courses:

 

PHI 232          Learning Through Service

PSY 103        Introduction to Psychology

SOC 224        Ethnicity, Race, and Cultural Diversity

EDU 203        Learning Theory

 

Six credits in one foreign language

 

Three credits in mathematics (Recommended: MTH 111: Math for Elementary School Teachers)

 

Three credits in science

 

EDU 217        Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular and Special Needs Learners at the Primary Level

EDU 218        Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular and Special Needs Learners at the Intermediate Level

EDU 237        Instructional Design: Theory & Practice

EDU 267        Practicum in Teaching Language Arts at the Elementary School Level

SED 270        Introduction to the Nature and Educational Needs of Children with

                        Disabilities

EDU 313        Foundations of Education

EDU 316        Elementary Education Methods: Social Studies

EDU 320        Elementary Education Methods: Mathematics, Science and Technology

EDU 319        Assessment Methods in Education

EDU 327        Teaching to the Standards

SED 371        Classroom Management Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities

EDU 473        Student Teaching & Seminar at the Primary Level (1–3)

EDU 474        Student Teaching & Seminar at the Intermediate Level (4-6)

 

AND 30-31 credit hours in Area Study (some hours of which will satisfy requirements in the core curriculum): Choose from English, foreign language, mathematics, science or social studies. Descriptions of Area Studies are available from the Education Department or office of the Registrar.

 

B.S. CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/SPECIAL EDUCATION: (Grades 1-6)

Essential Courses:

 

PHI 232          Learning Through Service

PSY 103        Introduction to Psychology

SOC 224        Ethnicity, Race, and Cultural Diversity

EDU 203        Learning Theory

 

Six credits in one foreign language

 

Three credits in mathematics (Recommended: MTH 111 - Math for Elementary School Teachers)

 

Three credits in science

 

SED 270        Introduction to the Nature and Educational Needs of Children with Disabilities

SED 340        Inclusive Education for Children with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

SED 363        Inclusive Education for Children with Learning Disabilities

SED 364        Inclusive Education for Children with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

SED 371        Classroom Management Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities

SED 401        Methods of Inclusive Special Education

SED 476        Student Teaching & Seminar at the Childhood Level (1-6) Inclusive

                        Education

EDU 217        Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular and Special Needs Learners at the Primary Level

EDU 218        Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular & Special Needs Learners at the Intermediate Level

EDU 237        Instructional Design: Theory & Practice

EDU 267        Practicum in Teaching Language Arts at the Elementary School Level

EDU 313        Foundations of Education

EDU 316        Elementary Education Methods: Social Studies

EDU 319        Assessment Methods in Education

EDU 320        Elementary Education Methods: Mathematics, Science and Technology

EDU 327        Teaching to the Standards

EDU 475        Student Teaching and Seminar at the Childhood Level (1-6)

 

AND 30-31 credit hours in Area Study (some hours of which will satisfy requirements in the core curriculum): Choose from English, foreign language, mathematics, science or social studies. Descriptions of Area Studies are available from the Education Department or office of the Registrar.

 

B.S. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/SPECIAL EDUCATION: (Birth-Grade 2)

Essential Courses:

 

PHI 232          Learning Through Service

PSY 103        Introduction to Psychology

SOC 224        Ethnicity, Race, and Cultural Diversity

EDU 203        Learning Theory

 

Six credits in one foreign language

 

Three credits in mathematics (Recommended: MTH 111 - Math for Elementary School Teachers)

 

Three credits in science

 

ECSE 221     Language/Communication Development for the Young Child

ECSE 222     Infant Development and Intervention with Assistive Technology

ECSE 279     Typical & Atypical Child Development and Intervention Strategies for

                        Preschoolers with Special Needs: Part 1

ECSE 280     Typical & Atypical Child Development and Intervention Strategies for

                        Preschoolers with Special Needs: Part 2

ECSE 324     Transdisciplinary Intervention and Family Involvement

ECSE 325     Early Childhood Assessment Methods for Mild/Moderate Disabilities

ECSE 473     Student Teaching & Seminar at the Preschool Level for Students with

                        Disabilities (Birth - PreK)

  or ECSE 474                      Student Teaching & Seminar at the Primary School Level for Students

                                    with Disabilities (PreK - 2)

SED 270        Introduction to the Nature and

                        Educational Needs of Children with

                        Disabilities

SED 371        Classroom Management Techniques

                        for Individuals with Disabilities

EDU 103        Arts, Movement and Music for the

                        Young Child

EDU 217        Facilitating Reading Literacy for

                        Regular and Special Needs Learners

                        at the Primary Level

EDU 237        Instructional Design: Theory & Practice

EDU 303        Children's Literature

EDU 320        Elementary Education Methods:

                        Mathematics, Science, and Technology

EDU 321        Foundations in Early Childhood

                        Education

EDU 326        Planning and Managing the Teaching

                        and Learning Environment with

                        Assistive Technology

EDU 471        Student Teaching & Seminar at the

                        Preschool and Primary School Level

                        (Birth - PreK)

  or EDU 472 Student Teaching & Seminar at

                                    the Preschool and Primary

                                    School Level (PreK - Grade 2)

SOC 303        Sociology of the Family

 

AND 30-31 credit hours in Area Study (some hours of which will satisfy requirements in the core curriculum): Choose from english, foreign language, mathematics, science or social studies. Descriptions of Area Studies are available from the Education Department or office of the Registrar

 

B.S. VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION

(Pre-K-Grade 12)

 

Essential Courses:

 

EDU 203        Learning Theory

EDU 237        Instructional Design

SED 270        Introduction to the Nature and Educational Needs of Children with

                        Disabilities

EDU 301        Art Methods & Materials (Elementary)

EDU 302        Art Methods & Materials (Secondary)

EDU 311        Art Methods & Materials (Middle)

EDU 313        Foundations of Education

EDU 402        Methods in Classroom Management

EDU 477        Student Teaching & Seminar at the Elementary School Level

EDU 478        Student Teaching & Seminar at the Secondary School Level

 

Required Art Courses:

 

ART 103        Foundation Design I

ART 104        Foundation Design II

ART 105        Foundation Drawing I

ART 106        Foundation Drawing II

ART 225        Watercolor Painting I

  or ART 325 Introductory Oil Painting

  or ART 326 Introductory Acrylic Painting

ART 230        Computer Rendering

ART 240        Woodcuts and Monoprints

  or ART 340 Lithography and Intaglio

  or ART 439 Serigraphy

ART 251        Ceramics I

ART 267        Sculpture I

ART 327        Fibers I

  or ART 427 Fibers II

ART 455        Photography

 

Elective Studies (6 credit hours)

 

ART 275        History of Art (Ancient-Medieval)

ART 285        History of Art (Renaissance-Modern)

 

Three additional credit hours in art history required

 

ART 331        Art Reading List

ART 443        Seminar in Contemporary Art & Design

ART 498        Senior Exhibition

 

Admission to Upper Division:

 

1.         An overall quality point average of 2.55 or better for all completed college courses.

2.         A quality point average of 2.55 or better in all Education courses.

3.         A grade of “C” or better in EDU 203: Learning Theory.

4.         A grade of “C” or better in EDU 237: Instructional Design.

5.         A grade of “C” or better in EDU 217: Facilitating Reading Literacy.

6.         A grade of “C” or better in SED 270: Introduction to the Nature & Educational

            Needs of Children with Disabilities.

7.         Must compile and submit for Education Department faculty review a comprehensive emerging portfolio, the contents of which include the following exhibits, artifacts, facsimiles, and projects. The expected format will be a three-ring binder with tabs for each of the separate sections. Projects must be the originals submitted to the professors and, therefore, include the professors’ comments/corrections/annotations.

 

            •           an emerging professional resume

            •           a researched, scholarship-based paper submitted for EDU 203 Learning

Theory

            •           a researched, scholarship-based paper submitted for SED 270

            •           a teaching-learning experience or instructional unit prepared for EDU 237                                    Instructional Design: Theory & Practice

•           facsimiles of visual aids/instructional materials utilized or implemented during EDU 217 (may be depicted as photographs, 8 1/2 ” X 11” reductions of larger visual, digital camera print-outs, samples of learners’ works; also included could be any print-outs of any electronic papers or presentations such as Power Point)

•           a written emerging philosophy of education presented to a professor in conjunction with a course.

•           a comprehensive reflective narrative detailing perception of current status, skills gained during coursework, targets or goals for continuing professional development, and expectations for the future

8.         Traditionally admitted students (non-transfer students) who are seeking admission to upper division status must apply by March 19 of their second year of studies.

9.         Transfer students must apply for upper division by March 19 during the semester in which they are completing EDU 267 or ECSE 280. Transfer students who enter Daemen College with an associates degree must submit a portfolio which includes an emerging professional resume, a written emerging philosophy of education, a comprehensive reflective narrative, and, if available, artifacts from comparable courses taken at other institutions, indicating where they were taken and the grade earned.

 

Student Teaching Requirements:

 

1.         An overall quality point average of 2.55.

2.         A quality point average of 2.55 in all Education courses.

3.         Be recommended for student teaching by the department chairperson.

 

Minor in Special Education:

 

SED 270        Introduction to the Nature and Educational Needs of Children with Disabilities

 

AND an additional twelve credit hours in special education course work to be selected from the following: *

 

ECSE 279     Typical & Atypical Child Development and Intervention Strategies for Preschoolers with Special Needs I

ECSE 280     Typical & Atypical Child Development Intervention Strategies for Preschoolers with Special Needs II

SED 340        Inclusive Education for Children with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

SED 363        Inclusive Education for Children with Learning Disabilities

SED 364        Inclusive Education for Children with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

SED 371        Classroom Management Techniques for Individuals with Disabilities

 

* other courses may be allowed with the advisement and approval of the Special Education Chair

 

Pertinent Additional Information:

 

Should you plan to teach children in an elementary setting, you will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Childhood Education with New York State Initial Certification for Grade One through Grade Six.

 

A 30-31 credit hour area study must be chosen in one of the following liberal arts or sciences: English, foreign language, mathematics, science, or social studies. Students pursuing the Special Education dual certification must select an area study of 30-31 credit hours in one of the following: Liberal Arts or Sciences listed above. For students who select Mathematics as their area of study, a grade of C or better must be earned in MTH 124, MTH134, MTH 144 and MTH145. A portion of the area study requirements may be fulfilled in the core curriculum and may be included in the aforementioned essential courses. All education majors will have two student teaching placements.

 

Should you plan to teach children in an elementary setting and/or youth with a disability, you will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education with dual New York State Initial Certification for Childhood Education Grade One through Grade Six.

 

Should you plan to teach infants and toddlers with a disability you will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education: Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 2) with dual New York State Initial Certification Birth through Grade Two. Areas of specialization covered under these special education certification programs include: chronic health disorder, conduct or behaviorally disordered (socially and/or emotionally disturbed), learning disabled, mentally retarded, physically disabled, multiple disabled, and normal elementary children. Areas of specialization not covered under these special education certification programs include speech, hearing, and visually impaired.

 

All dual certification education majors will have two student teaching placements – one in a general education setting and one with children and/or students with a disability.

 

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Current information on requirements for New York State teacher certification may be obtained on the NYS Education Department website: www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert or the Daemen College website: www.daemen.edu/academics/education/department/index.html

 

Students planning to teach at the secondary level can earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in the field of their choice with a sequence of education courses leading to New York State Initial Certification for Grades Seven through Twelve for the following areas: English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, Natural Sciences (Biology), and Spanish. Adolescence Education majors will have two student teaching placements - one at the early secondary level (7-9) and one at the secondary level (10-12).

 

Students pursuing either a Bachelor of Science in Education or working toward Adolescence Teaching Certification must complete at least six (6) credit hours in an approved foreign language.

 

A degree program in Visual Arts Education allows candidates to work toward New York State Initial Certification for Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade.

 

Reciprocal certification agreements (interstate compacts) exist with many states. A complete listing is available in the Career Development Center.

 

Information on the College’s teacher education programs, including relevant statistics about the labor market and job availability for each certificate title, is published on the College’s website and also available from the offices of Career Development, Admissions, and the Education Department.

 

New York State Teacher Certification Examination Results (Program Year 2005-06)

 

As required by the New York State Education Department, reports of our pass rates and comparison data are as follows: 99% pass rate on the ATS-W (Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written; 337 students tested, 334 passed; statewide pass rate = 99%; 99% pass rate on the LAST (Liberal Arts and Science Test); 337 students tested, 332 passed; statewide pass rate = 99%; 94% summary pass rate (individuals who passed all tests they took); 348 students tested, 326 passed every test, statewide summary pass rate = 95%.

 

All Daemen College programs lead to New York State Certification; therefore any changes by the New York State Board of Regents have the potential to alter our programs. Teacher Certification candidates should meet regularly with their faculty advisor and attend all departmental meetings. Current requirements for certification are subject to change.