Daemen is a private college grounded in the liberal arts and known for its exceptional professional degree programs and widely acclaimed graduate programs.
Daemen College is a private, nonsectarian, co-educational, comprehensive college in Amherst, New York. Its attractive suburban location offers convenient access to the cultural amenities of metropolitan Buffalo and the scenic outdoor recreation areas of Western New York, the Niagara Frontier, and the Great Lakes. In addition, the College is near Canada, with cosmopolitan Toronto in easy driving distance.
The mission of Daemen College is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly complex world. Founded on the principle that education should elevate human dignity and foster civic responsibility and compassion, the College seeks to integrate the intellectual qualities acquired through study of the liberal arts with the education necessary for professional accomplishment. This integration which recognizes equal value in liberal studies and professional programs aims at preparing graduates who are dedicated to the health and well-being of both their local and global communities.
With a Daemen education, students will acquire the skill to solve problems creatively and think critically. They will be comfortable with diversity and will recognize the importance of a global perspective. They will be able to work with others and be invigorated by environments that present challenges and demand innovation. Daemen students are expected to be active participants in their own education and informed citizens who understand that learning is a life-long journey.
At the heart of Daemen’s integrated learning experience is the relationship that can develop between the College’s faculty and its students. Daemen prides itself on maintaining a student-centered atmosphere and a close professional and collaborative association among all members of the College community. Assisted by a supportive faculty, Daemen students are encouraged to pursue goals beyond their initial expectations, to respond to academic challenges, and to develop habits of mind that enrich their lives and their community.
Undergraduate Majors
+ Accounting
Accounting B.S.
Accounting / Professional Accountancy B.S./M.S
+ Animation
+ Art
+ Athletic Training: Health Promotion, B.S./Athletic Training, M.S.
+ Athletic Training: Natural Science B.S. / Athletic Training, M.S.
+ Biochemistry
+ Biology
+ Biology: Environmental Studies Specialization
+ Biology/Cytotechnology BS/MS
+ Business Administration
+ Business Administration: Human Resource Management Specialization
+ Business Administration: International Business Specialization
+ Business Administration: Marketing Specialization
+ Business Administration: Sport Management Specialization
+ Business Administration/International Business BS/MS
+ Data Science
+ Drawing/Illustration
+ Education
+ Education: Adolescent Education 7-12 (Biology)
+ Education: Adolescent Education 7-12 (English)
+ Education: Adolescent Education 7-12 (French)
+ Education: Adolescent Education 7-12 (Mathematics)
+ Education: Adolescent Education 7-12 (Social Studies)
+ Education: Adolescent Education 7-12 (Spanish)
+ Education: Adolescent Special Education Students with Disabilities Generalist (7-12)
+ Education: Early Childhood/Special Education (Birth-Grade 2)
+ Education: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
+ Education: Childhood Ed/Special Ed 1-6
+ English
+ English: Professional Writing and Rhetoric Specialization
+ French
+ Global and Local Sustainability
+ Graphic Design
+ Health Promotion
Health Promotion: Community Health Specialization
Community Health Administration
Community Health Education
Community Health Principles
Integrative Health and Wellness
+ Health Promotion: Health & Fitness Specialization
+ History
+ History & Political Science
+ History & Political Science: Environmental Studies Specialization
+ Individualized Studies
+ Liberal Studies
+ Mathematics
+ Modern Languages
+ Natural Science
+ Natural Science: Environmental Studies Specialization
+ Natural Science: Forensic Science Specialization
+ Natural Science: Health Science Specialization
+ Natural Science: Individualized Studies Specialization
+ Nursing (1+2+1 Partner Curriculum)
+ Nursing (RN to BS Program)
+ Painting
+ Paralegal Studies
+ Physical Therapy BS, NS/DPT
+ Physician Assistant BS/MS
+ Political Science
+ Psychology B.A or B.S
+ Religious Studies
+ Sculpture
+ Social Work
+ Spanish
+ Visual Arts Education K-12
Pre-Professional Programs
+ Pre-Dentistry
+ Pre-Law
+ Pre-Medicine
+ Pre-Pharmacy
+ Pre-Veterinary
Graduate Programs
+ Applied Behavior Analysis- Amherst Campus
+ Applied Behavior Analysis- Distance Education
+ Athletic Training
+ Dietetic Internship
+ Education: Special Education, Childhood Education (1-6)
+ Education: Early Childhood Ed/Special Ed B-2- Brooklyn, New York Location
+ Education: Special Education, Childhood Education (1-6)- Brooklyn, New York Location
+ International Business
+ Leadership and Innovation
+ Nursing: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
+ Nursing Education
+ Nursing Executive Leadership
+ Nursing: RN-MS Accelerated Program
+ Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) Fellowship/MS
+ Physician Assistant
+ Physical Therapy DPT
+ Public Health MPH
+ Social Work MSW