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Bachelor's in Visual Impairments

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 (30 credit hours)

Number Course Name Credits Term

SP ED 2010

Human Exceptionality

3 Fall, Spring, Summer

SP ED 3020

Special Education Globalization and International Perspectives

3 Fall, Spring

ECS 2150

Introduction to Multicultural Education

3 Contact Department

ED PS 2030

Research and Inquiry in Education (Social/Behavioral Science Exploration)

3 Contact Department

FCS 2640

Integrating Curriculum Methods

3 Contact Department

EDU 5300

Integrating Art Curriculum in K-6 Urban Classrooms

3 Contact Department

Choose One

ETHNC 2550 African American Experiences 3 Contact Department
ETHNC 2560 Chicana/o & Latino/a Experiences  3 Contact Department
ETHNC 2570 American Indian Experiences 3 Contact Department
ETHNC 2580 Asian Pacific American Experiences 3 Contact Department
ETHNC 2590 Pacific Islander American Experiences 3 Contact Department

Choose a Math Sequence Option

Sequence I (preferred)

MATH 1010

Intermediate Algebra

4 Contact Department

MATH 4010

Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I (Quantitative Intensive)

4 Contact Department

MATH 2000

Algebraic Reasoning

4 Contact Department

Sequence II

MATH 1010

Intermediate Algebra

4 Contact Department

MATH 1050

College Algebra

4 Contact Department

Math 4010

Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I

Quantiatice Intensive

4 Contact Department

Teacher Education Core (21 credit hours)

Number Course Name Credits Term

SP ED 5054

Professional Writing in Education

2 Fall, Spring, Summer

SP ED 5021

Principles of Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making

3 Fall, Spring, Summer

SP ED 5022

Principles of Instruction & Behavior Support

3 Fall, Spring, Summer

SP ED 5040

Legal & Policy Foundations of Special Education

3 Spring, Summer

ED PS 5005

Writing Instruction and Assessment: K-6

Upper Division Communication and Writing

3 Contact Department

MATH 4020

Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II

4 Contact Department

SP ED 5260

Transdisciplinary Approaches for Students with Severe Disabilities

3 Spring

Specialization in Visual Impairments (37 credit hours)

Number Course Name Credits Term

SP ED 5410

Introduction to Visual Impairments

Pre-requisite for all VI Specialization Courses 

1 Summer

SP ED 5420

Social and Psychological Implications of Visual Impairments

2 Summer

SP ED 5435

Early Literacy for Young Children with Visual Impairments 

2 Spring

SP ED 5441

Literary Braille Codes

3 Fall

SP ED 5442

Advanced Braille Codes and Abacus Instruction

Pre-requisite SP ED 5441

3 Spring

SP ED 5450

Teaching Children who are Deafblind

3 Summer

SP ED 5460

Introduction to Orientation and Mobility

2 Summer

SP ED 5470

Instructional Management for Students with Visual Impairments

Pre-requisites SP ED 5410, 5420, 5430, 5432, 5441, 5442, 5450, 5460

3 Spring

SP ED 5480

Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments

Pre-requisites SP ED 5400, 5441, 5442

3 Summer

SP ED 5495

Understanding the Brain, CVI & TBI 

2 Fall

Taken Concurrently

SP ED 5430

Ocular Disorders and Examination Techniques

2 Fall

SP ED 5432

Educational Implications for Individuals with Low Vision

2 Fall

Student Teaching

SP ED 5500

Student Teaching: Students with Visual Impairments (5-21)

9

Fall, Spring

Choose One

ED PS 5315

Reading Methods I: K-6

Upper Division Communication and Writing

May be taken after or concurrently with EDU 5314 or EDU 5316

3 Contact Department

EDU 5314

Reading Practicum K-3: Next Steps

May be taken after or concurrently with ED PS 5315

1 Contact Department

ED PS 5316

Reading Practicum K-3: Next Steps

May be taken after or concurrently with ED PS 5315

3 Contact Department

SP ED 5490

Instructional Strategies for Young Children with Visual Impairments

4 Spring

University General Education and Bachelor Degree Requirement (41 credit hours)

Requirements  Credits

Quantitative Literacy Course (QL)

Fulfilled by Math 1050 or 2000

4

Humanities Course (HF)

Recommended: ETHNC 2550 or 2750 or 2590

3

Fine Arts Course (FF)

3

Physical Science Course (PS)

3

Social/Behavioral Science Course (BF)

Recommended: ED PS 2030

3

Lower Division Writing I Course (WRI) 

3

Lower Division Writing II Course (WRII)

3

American Institutions (AI)

3

Communication & Writing Course (CW)

Fulfilled by ED PS 5005 or 5315

3

Diversity Course (DV)

Fulfilled by SP ED 2010

3

International Course (IR)

Fulfilled by SP ED 3020

3

Methods Requirement Course (DI or DQ)

Fulfilled by Math 4010 or 4020

4
Last Updated: 7/3/24