Deafblind License Endorsement
Teachers with this specialty can work in different settings, like schools or specialized programs, and help a variety of children, including those who are deafblind. The program teaches candidates how to meet the unique and intensive needs of this population. In addition to learning about deafblindness, candidates also take classes in different areas, like American Sign Language and other disabilities. Teachers who complete this program can get an endorsement in Deafblindness in Utah, which means they're experts in this area and can help children with this disability in many ways.
Teacher Education Core (22 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
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SP ED 5021 |
Principles of Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making |
3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
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SP ED 5022 |
Principles of Instruction & Behavior Support |
3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
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SP ED 5030 |
Functional Communication and Language Development |
3 | Summer |
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SP ED 5040 |
Legal & Policy Foundations of Special Education |
3 | Spring, Summer |
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ED PS 5315 |
Reading Methods I: K-6 (Upper Division Communication and Writing) |
3 | Contact Department |
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EDU 5316 |
Reading Practicum K-3: Next Steps |
3 | Contact Department |
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Choose One |
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SP ED 5011 |
Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms |
3 | Summer |
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SP ED 5012 |
Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Classrooms |
3 | Ask Advisor |
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Optional |
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EDU 5314 |
Reading Practicum K-3: Early Steps May be taken after or concurrently with ED PS 5315 |
3 | Contact Department |
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ED PS 5321 |
Reading Methods II: K-6 (Upper Division Communication and Writing) Pre-requisite ED PS 5315 – May be taken prior to or concurrently with EDU 5321 |
3 | Contact Department |
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EDU 5321 |
Reading Practicum 4-6: Higher Steps May be taken after or concurrently with ED PS 5321 |
3 | Contact Department |
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Approved upper-division course on Cultural or Linguistic Diversity |
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Specialization in Deafblind (36 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
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SP ED 5455 |
Advanced Assessment and Instructional Design for Learners who are Deafblind |
3 | Summer |
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SP ED 5465 |
Fundamentals of Orientation and Mobility for Teachers of Children who are Deafblind |
3 | Summer |
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SP ED 5021 |
Literary Braille Code for Early Childhood Special Educators |
2 | Fall |
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SP ED 5022 |
Teaching Children Who Are Deafblind |
3 | Summer |
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ASL 1010 |
Beginning American Sign Language I |
4 | Contact Department |
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SP ED 5520 |
Audiology and Listening Technology for Teachers of Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 5260 |
Transdisciplinary Approaches for Students with Severe Disabilities |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 5452 |
Practicum I: Supervised Field Work with Learners who are Deafblind |
4 | Summer |
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SP ED 5750 |
Student Teaching with Children and Youth who are Deafblind |
7 | Spring |
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Taken Concurrently |
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SP ED 5430 |
Ocular Disorders and Examination Techniques |
2 | Fall |
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SP ED 5432 |
Educational Implications for Individuals with Low Vision |
2 | Fall |
