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  • 1.00 Credits

    This field studies course is the first of two field studies that provides field experiences in preschool and school settings. Course work completion is linked to Literary Braille Codes 5441. Co-requisite: SP ED 5441.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This field studies course is the second of two field studies that provides field experiences in home, preschool and school settings. Course work completion is linked to Instructional Methods SP ED 5470. Co-requisite: SP ED 5470
  • 3.00 Credits

    The purpose of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the needs of learners who are deafblind (ages 0-21). The role and characteristics of the transdisciplinary team, learning environments, resources, assessment procedures and instructional strategies are included.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to be an advanced course in assessment and intervention with students who are deafblind. Prerequisites: "C" or better in SP ED 5450.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Students are introduced to orientation and mobility and learn basic assessment techniques. Students learn to use the results of assessment along with specific teaching techniques in pre-cane orientation and mobility skills in teaching children with visual impairments. Students also become familiar with basic indoor non-cane mobility techniques, learn to identify and teach orientation cues in the environment, and develop lesson plans to teach concepts necessary for future cane travel.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Students will be introduced to the philosophy and history of orientation and mobility, a specialized field in the area of blindness and visual impairment that focuses on developing independent travel skills in individuals who are blind or visually impaired, as they pertain to infants and young children. Basic components of motor development and its interconnectedness to vision, child differences, concept development, assessment, and eliciting and improving movement are emphasized. Prerequisites: "C" or better in SP ED 6410.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed for teachers of children who are deafblind who wish to include orientation and mobility concepts and skills in their students' education program. Topics such as concept development, sensory-motor development, orientation systems, low vision considerations, assessments and instructional plans, methodologies, travel devices, and environmental organization will be considered. Prerequisites: "C" or better in SP ED 6410.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course emphasizes best practices in instructional management for children with visual impairments, in early intervention settings, preschool programs, early elementary grades as well as the older student in upper elementary through high school grades. The course teaches strategies of the development of basic concepts, socialization skills, emergent literacy, effective braille reading and writing, daily living skills, career understanding and recreation and leisure skills. Understanding agency and community resources, family collaboration, modification and adaptation of material and environments. Prerequisites: "C" or better in SP ED 5410, 5420, 5430, 5441, 5442, 5443, 5444, 5450, 5460, & 5480.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course was designed to provide students with an overview of the field of Adapted Physical Education. There will be discussion of such topics as the laws regarding individuals with disabilities, inclusion, writing IEPs, using assistive technology, adapted aquatics, rhythms and dance, competitive sports and team games, individual and dual lifetime activities, peer tutors, and how to develop and administer an adapted physical education program.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to assistive technology used by individuals with visual impairments. The course teaches strategies for assessment and instruction of assistive technology. Prerequisites: "C" or better in SP ED 5410.