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Curriculum Requirements — Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Prior to Year I

Summer

SE 510

Psychosocial Aspects of Exceptionality*

Year I

Quarters 1 & 2

VI 532

Psychosocial Aspects and Evaluation of Blindness/ Visual Impairment

VI 535

Literary Braille and Instructional Strategies

Quarter 3

VI 533

Assessment and Functional Implications of Blindness and Visual Impairment

VI 538

Nemeth and Other Specialized Braille Codes

Quarter 4

VI 534

Orientation & Mobility for Teachers

VI 539

Assistive Technology for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
(2 day residency on campus)

VI 641

Methods for Academic Learners who are Blind or Visually Impaired

(3 1/2 day residency on campus)

Year II

Quarter 5

SE 621

Adaptive Methods for Developing Motor Skills in Students with Health and Physical Disabilities*

VI 717

Student Teaching and Advanced Seminar

Quarter 6

SE 623

Positive Behavior Approaches

VI 642

Methods for Young and/or Multiply Impaired Learners who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Quarter 7

SE 616

Research in Special Education

SE 537

Introduction to American Sign Language

* For students without Special Education coursework.