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Course Scheduling Sequence

Prerequisite Courses and Core Special Education Courses

Semester offerings vary by university, please check with your university for schedule.
  • Introduction to Special Education
  • Language Development and Reading

Fall

  • Characteristics of Students with Blindness and Visual Impairment (3 cr.)
  • Braille Code (3 cr.)
  • Medical and Educational Implications of Blindness and Visual Impairment (3 cr.)
  • Assistive Technology for Individuals with Sensory Impairments (3 cr.)
  • Positive Behavior Supports (3 cr.)

Spring

  • Curriculum and Assessment for Students with Blindness and Visual Impairment (3 cr.)
  • Braille Reading and Writing (3 cr.)

Summer

  • Teaching Methods for Students with Blindness and Visual Impairment (3 cr.)
  • Orientation and Mobility for Students with Blindness and Visual Impairment (2 cr.)
  • Collaborative Teamwork (3 cr.)

Internship

  • Requirements vary slightly across different universities, but in general, Virginia Department of Education and degrees require 6 credits of internship.

Note: These courses may be listed under a different name at your participating university; check with your university liaison. Selected courses are available each semester and are taken through home university.
Course availability and offerings are subject to change.