Daemen University

Accounting

Master of Business Administration in Accounting offered through the College of Business and Human Services.

Accounting

An undergraduate certificate designed primarily for the adult, non-degree, part-time population, offered on the main campus and off-site in Brooklyn, NY. A minimum of 18 credits must be completed at Daemen.

Accounting

The Accounting program prepares students with the intellectual qualities for success through targeted studies in accounting and business, experiential learning, and a broad-based education necessary for ethical and professional accomplishment. Students complete a career field experience in the senior year.

Accounting/Professional Accountancy

A dual-degree 150-hour program registered with the New York Board of Accountancy to meet the educational requirements for the CPA exam in New York State. The program is no longer accepting new applicants; both the BS and MS are conferred upon completion of the full curriculum.

Adolescence Education: Biology

Combines a biology content major with education coursework leading to New York State Initial Certification for Grades 7-12 in biology.

Adolescence Education: English

Combines an English content major with a sequence of education courses leading to New York State Initial Certification for Grades 7-12 in English. Students must be admitted to the Education Department through the Upper Division application process.

Adolescence Education: French

Combines the French major with education coursework leading to New York State Initial Certification for Grades 7-12. The program is currently not accepting new students.

Adolescence Education: Mathematics

Combines a mathematics content major with education coursework leading to New York State Initial Certification for Grades 7-12 in mathematics.

Adolescence Education: Social Studies

Combines a social studies content major with education coursework leading to New York State Initial Certification for Grades 7-12. Students must be admitted to the Education Department through the Upper Division application process.

Adolescence Education: Spanish

Combines the Spanish major with education coursework leading to New York State Initial Certification for Grades 7-12. The program is currently not accepting new students.

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Advanced certificate program in the College of Health Professions. Advanced certificate programs provide formally certified documentation that a person has earned academic credit for studying a specialized topic.

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Nursing)

Master of Science in Nursing program in the College of Health Professions preparing advanced practice nurses for adult-gerontology acute care.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Advanced certificate program in the College of Health Professions. Advanced certificate programs provide formally certified documentation that a person has earned academic credit for studying a specialized topic.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Graduate nursing program registered with the New York State Education Department in the College of Health Professions. Graduate education builds on baccalaureate education through the acquisition of advanced knowledge, skill, and technology proficiency that would facilitate complex decision-making to prepare nurses for independent advanced practice in clinical, education, research, and leadership roles.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Doctor of Nursing Practice program in the College of Health Professions preparing nurses for independent advanced practice in adult-gerontology primary care.

Alt Cert: Childhood Special Education and General Education (TRANS B)

Alternative certification master's program leading to Initial/Professional New York State teacher certification in childhood special education and general education.

Alt Cert: Early Childhood Special Education and General Education (TRANS B)

Alternative certification master's program leading to Initial/Professional New York State teacher certification in early childhood special education and general education.

Animation

A studio-intensive fine arts degree in animation offered by the Visual and Performing Arts Department, supported by the International Center for Excellence in Animation.

Applied Behavior Analysis

Advanced certificate program in the College of Business and Human Services.

Applied Behavior Analysis

Master of Science program offered through the College of Business and Human Services.

Applied Theater

A theater major combining acting technique, theater history, and applied performance coursework. The program is currently not accepting new students.

Art (BFA)

A studio fine arts degree with specializations in Painting, Sculpture, and Drawing/Illustration (with emphases in Drawing or Illustration). The Painting and Sculpture specializations are currently not accepting new students.

Art (BS)

A Bachelor of Science degree in art offered by the Visual and Performing Arts Department, combining studio art with broader liberal arts study.

Arts Administration

Master of Science program in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education. The catalog lists this program as inactive, with no new students currently being accepted.

Arts Management

Combines studio and art history coursework with business, communications, and practicum experience to prepare students for management careers in the creative sector.

Athletic Training

Master of Science program offered through the College of Health Professions.

Behavioral Science and Human Services

Master of Science program offered through the College of Business and Human Services.

Biochemistry

A laboratory science major integrating biology and chemistry, offered by the Natural Sciences Department.

Biology (BA)

A liberal arts biology major offered by the Natural Sciences Department.

Biology (BS)

A science-intensive biology major; a specialization in Environmental Science is available within the degree.

Biology/Cytology

An entry-level combined program leading to the BS in Biology and the MS in Cytology. Degrees are conferred separately and no MS is conferred without completion of the full BS/MS curriculum.

Business

Advanced certificate program in the College of Business and Human Services.

Business Administration

Master of Business Administration program offered through the College of Business and Human Services.

Business Administration

The Business Administration program equips an engaged and diverse community of learners with business skills to become ethical and successful leaders in an interconnected business world. Specializations include General Business, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Social Entrepreneurship, and Sport Management.

Childhood Education

Teacher candidates planning to teach children in an elementary setting earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Childhood Education with New York State Initial Certification in Grades 1-6.

Criminal Justice

A registered baccalaureate major in criminal justice offered by the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education.

Cytology

Entry-level master's completed as part of the Bachelor of Science in Biology/Master of Science in Cytology curriculum. Students are evaluated for admission to the upper division by both Daemen University and Roswell Park Cancer Institute faculty and staff, and graduate cytology coursework and clinical practica are offered off-site at Roswell Park.

Data Science

An interdisciplinary major combining mathematics and computer science with applied curricula in Standard, Health Promotion, Marketing, Sport Management, and Political Science. The program is currently not accepting new students.

Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Prepares teacher candidates to teach infants, toddlers, and young children with and without disabilities, leading to dual New York State Initial Certification in Early Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities, Birth-Grade 2.

Educational Studies

A non-certification track in education for students who wish to study teaching and learning without pursuing New York State teacher certification.

English

The English Department prepares students for life in a complex, globally interconnected world through the study of literature, language, and writing. A specialization in Professional Writing and Rhetoric is available.

French

A modern language major in French; the program is currently not accepting new students. Multiple pathways exist to dual and double degrees combining language with another discipline.

Global and Local Sustainability

Prepares students to be compassionate and informed citizens working to create and maintain sustainable communities locally and around the world. The interdisciplinary, experiential program addresses the social, environmental, and economic pillars of sustainability and requires a community-based international experience.

Graphic Design

A studio-intensive fine arts degree in graphic design offered by the Visual and Performing Arts Department.

Health Promotion

Ensures graduates have a lifelong commitment to promoting health and wellness in diverse communities with an integrative approach to healthcare and disease prevention. Professional training concentrations are available in Community Health or Health and Fitness.

Health Promotion/Public Health

A combined degree pairing the BS in Health Promotion with the Master of Public Health (specialization in Community Health). Degrees are conferred separately, the BS upon completion of all baccalaureate requirements.

History

A liberal arts major in history within the History and Political Science Department, with minors available in areas such as Atlantic Studies, Black Studies, Public History, and Women's Studies.

History and Political Science

A combined major in history and political science; a specialization in Environmental Studies is available within the degree.

Human Resource Management

An undergraduate certificate in human resource management offered by the College of Business and Human Services, requiring coursework in management, labor relations, and organizational behavior.

Inclusive Childhood Education

Master of Science program in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, registered in Initial/Professional, Professional, and Additional Certification tracks.

Inclusive Childhood Education/Students with Disabilities All Grades

Prepares teacher candidates to work with elementary learners with and without disabilities, leading to dual New York State Initial Certification in Childhood Education (1-6) and Students with Disabilities (PK-12).

Individualized Studies

Students whose goals are not achieved within existing majors design, with two or more faculty sponsors, an interdisciplinary degree program with areas of specialization chosen by the student. Proposals must be approved by the Educational Policy Committee.

Leadership and Innovation

Advanced certificate program in the College of Business and Human Services.

Leadership and Innovation

Master of Science program in the College of Business and Human Services. Options are available in Health Professions, Higher Education, and Not-for-Profit Organizations.

Liberal Studies

A broad interdisciplinary major requiring coursework in humanities, social sciences, and sciences/mathematics plus a liberal studies core cluster. Students must have earned a minimum of 30 college credits to declare the major; offered in-person, online, or hybrid formats.

Mathematics

A liberal arts mathematics major emphasizing effective thinking and communication skills; all students taking mathematics courses must complete the quantitative skills placement tests.

Natural Science

A broad science major with specializations in Environmental Science, Forensic Science, and Health Sciences, plus an Individualized Studies track designed with the Natural Science Department chair.

Natural Science - Health Sciences/Physician Assistant Studies

A combined degree track leading to the BS in Natural Science - Health Sciences and the MS in Physician Assistant Studies. The BS is conferred prior to the MS, and the third year includes 40 weeks of supervised clinical practice experiences.

Natural Science/Physical Therapy

Students matriculate directly into the professional physical therapy curriculum, complete the BS in Natural Science by the end of the fourth academic year, and graduate with the Doctor of Physical Therapy at the end of the sixth academic year.

Nursing (1+2+1 Curriculum)

A partnership curriculum in which students complete lower-division nursing coursework at a partner community college (SUNY Erie, GCC, or SUNY Niagara) and upper-division study at Daemen. The program responds to New York's increasing nursing shortage.

Nursing/Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

An accelerated dual-degree program leading to the BS in Nursing and the MS in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, with separate degree conferrals.

Nursing Education

Advanced certificate program in the College of Health Professions.

Nursing Education

Master of Science program in the College of Health Professions preparing nurses for roles in nursing education.

Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration

Advanced certificate program in the College of Health Professions.

Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration

Master of Science program in the College of Health Professions preparing nurses for leadership and healthcare administration roles.

Nursing (RN-BS Program)

A degree-completion program designed for working registered nurses who have completed an associate degree or diploma nursing program at an accredited institution.

Palliative Care Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice program in palliative care nursing. The catalog lists this program as inactive, with no new students currently being accepted.

Paralegal Studies

An American Bar Association-approved certificate for students who already possess a baccalaureate degree, covering legal research and writing, law office technology, and paralegal electives.

Paralegal Studies

Daemen offers the only American Bar Association-approved Paralegal Studies program in Western New York. The degree is offered in both online and in-person formats.

Partners in Health for People with Disabilities

Advanced certificate program in the College of Health Professions. The catalog lists this program as inactive, not currently accepting new students.

Perspectives in Oncology Nursing for the International RN

A post-licensure certificate for internationally educated registered nurses, delivered in two phases of oncology nursing coursework with clinical practice and capstone projects. The program is currently not accepting new students.

Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy Department prepares students to become knowledgeable, skilled, and reflective physical therapists who are committed to serving the healthcare needs of a diverse society and to lifelong professional growth. The clinical doctorate is offered as a direct-entry DPT for students holding a baccalaureate degree and as part of the combined BS in Natural Science/DPT curriculum.

Physician Assistant Studies

The program is three years (32.5 months) in duration and affords each student an understanding of the medical sciences and their application to clinical situations. The first two academic years are devoted to didactic work in the basic medical sciences, fundamentals of clinical medicine, professional issues, and the psychosocial aspects of health care delivery; students spend the third year completing 40 weeks of supervised clinical practice experiences.

Political Science (BA)

A liberal arts major in political science offered by the History and Political Science Department.

Political Science (BS)

A science-oriented major in political science offered by the History and Political Science Department, with 42 credits in the major.

Professional Accountancy

Offered as part of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Master of Science in Professional Accountancy, a 150-hour program registered with the New York Board of Accountancy to meet the educational requirements for the CPA exam in New York State. The department is no longer accepting applicants into this program.

Psychology (BA)

The Department of Psychological Sciences provides students with an understanding of the psychological science of human thought, feeling, and behavior.

Psychology (BS)

A science-oriented psychology curriculum designed to expand students' training in research methods and the biological bases of behavior.

Public Health

The Master of Public Health curriculum includes required public health core courses, required focus courses in skill-based and topic-based electives, a practicum requiring a minimum of 240 hours of documented work, and a capstone seminar and capstone project completed in collaboration with a community partner. It may also be completed as a combined degree with the BS in Health Promotion.

Religious Studies

A liberal arts major in religious studies offered by the Department of Philosophy, Languages, and Religious Studies, including 24 credits of religious studies electives selected with departmental advisement.

Social Work

Master of Social Work offered by the Social Work Department in the College of Business and Human Services.

Social Work

The baccalaureate social work program prepares students to use the generalist intervention model to address the needs of diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The program is grounded in the liberal arts with a strong emphasis on service.

Spanish

A modern language major in Spanish requiring a senior project and language intermediate proficiency; the program is currently not accepting new students.

Students with Disabilities All Grades

Prepares teacher candidates to become special education teachers with New York State Initial Certification in Grades PK-12. Areas of disability specialization include autism spectrum disorders, chronic health disorders, conduct disorders, learning and developmental disabilities, and physical and multiple disabilities.

Visual Arts Education

Teacher candidates planning to teach in an art education setting earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts Education with New York State Initial Certification for Grades PK-12.

Visual Effects Training

A certificate covering 2D and 3D matchmoving, rotoscoping, compositing, paint and rig removal, and stereoscopic conversion.