Work with Children Who are Blind & Visually Impaired
The Visual Impairments specialization covers a range of topics such as the Unified English Braille code, Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments, and the Expanded Core Curriculum. Candidates learn how to support their students in developing social skills, succeeding academically, and more.
Pre-Major in Special Education (38 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
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EDU 1010 |
Introduction to Teaching |
3 | Contact Department |
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SP ED 2010 |
Human Exceptionality |
3 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
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SP ED 3020 |
Special Education Globalization and International Perspectives |
3 | Fall, Spring |
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ECS 2150 |
Introduction to Multicultural Education |
3 | Contact Department |
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FCS 2180 |
Home, School, and Community Relations |
3 | Contact Department |
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ED PS 2030 |
Research and Inquiry in Education (Social/Behavioral Science Exploration) |
3 | Contact Department |
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ETHNC 2580 |
Asian Pacific American Experience |
3 | Contact Department |
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ETHNC 3365 |
Ethnic Minorities in America |
3 | Contact Department |
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ETHNC 2550 |
African American Experiences |
3 | Contact Department |
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ETHNC 2560 |
Chicana/o Experiences |
3 | Contact Department |
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ETHNC 2570 |
American Indian Experiences |
3 | Contact Department |
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EDU 5300 |
Integrating Art Curriculum in K-6 Urban Classrooms |
3 | Contact Department |
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FCS 2640 |
Integrating Curriculum Methods |
3 | Contact Department |
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Choose a Math Sequence Option |
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Sequence I (preferred) |
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MATH 1010 |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 | Contact Department |
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MATH 4010 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I (Quantitative Intensive) |
3 | Contact Department |
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MATH 2000 |
Algebraic Reasoning |
3 | Contact Department |
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Sequence II |
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MATH 1010 |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 | Contact Department |
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MATH 1050 |
College Algebra |
3 | Contact Department |
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MATH 4010 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I (Quantitative Intensive) |
3 | Contact Department |
Teacher Education Core (31-32 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
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SP ED 5054 |
Professional Writing in Education |
2 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
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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 May be taken prior to or concurrently with EDU 5314 or EDU 5316 |
3 | Contact Department |
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ED PS 5005 |
Writing Instruction and Assessment: K-6 Upper Division Communication and Writing |
3 | Contact Department |
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MATH 4020 |
Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II |
4 | Contact Department |
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SP ED 5260 |
Transdisciplinary Approaches for Students with Severe Disabilities |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 2011 |
Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 2012 |
Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Classrooms |
3 | Ask Advisor |
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Choose One |
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EDU 5314 |
Reading Practicum K-3: Next Steps May be taken after or concurrently with ED PS 5315 |
1 | Contact Department |
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ED PS 5316 |
Reading Practicum K-3: Next Steps May be taken after or concurrently with ED PS 5315 |
3 | Contact Department |
Specialization in Visual Impairments (38 credit hours)
| Number | Course Name | Credits | Term |
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SP ED 5410 |
Introduction to Visual Impairments Pre-requisite for all VI Specialization Courses |
1 | Summer |
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SP ED 5420 |
Social and Psychological Implications of Visual Impairments |
2 | Summer |
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SP ED 5435 |
Early Literacy for Young Children with Visual Impairments |
2 | Fall |
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SP ED 5441 |
Literary Braille Codes |
3 | Fall |
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SP ED 5442 |
Advanced Braille Codes and Abacus Instruction Pre-requisite SP ED 5441 |
4 | Spring |
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SP ED 5450 |
Teaching Children who are Deafblind |
3 | Summer |
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SP ED 5460 |
Introduction to Orientation and Mobility |
2 | Summer |
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SP ED 5470 |
Instructional Management for Students with Visual Impairments Pre-requisites SP ED 5410, 5420, 5430, 5441, 5443, 5450, 5460 |
3 | Spring |
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SP ED 5480 |
Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments Pre-requisites SP ED 6410, 6441, 6442 |
3 | Summer |
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SP ED 5490 |
Understanding the Brain, CVI & TBI |
2 | Fall |
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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 |
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Student Teaching |
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SP ED 5500 |
Student Teaching: Students with Visual Impairments (5-21) |
10 |
Fall, Spring |
University General Education and Bachelor Degree Requirement Selected by the Student^ (33 credit hours)
| Course Name | Credits |
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Quantitative Reasoning |
6 |
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Humanities Exploration |
3 |
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Fine Arts Exploration |
6 |
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Physical/Life Science Exploration |
6 |
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Social/Behavioral Science Exploration Recommended: FCS 1500, 2570, 3215 or PSY 1220 (Each recommended course is 3 credit hours) |
6 (Total) |
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Writing |
3 |
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American Institutions |
3 |
