Program Plans : Related Services : Orientation & Mobility - Master's of Education
Master's of Education: Special Education with a Concentration in Orientation and Mobility
Special Education Core Courses (12 hours)
- EDEC 5620 - Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
- EDEC 5634 - Cultural and Legal Foundations (3)
- EDGR 5910 - Statistics Applied to Educational Measurement (3)
- EDGR 5920 - Applied Research Techniques (3)
Visual Impairment Core Courses (16 hours)
- EDEC 5501 - Introduction to Visual Impairments (3)
- EDEC 5502 - Introduction to Contracted Braille Code (1)
- EDEC 5601 - Structure and Function of the Eye (3)
- EDEC 5603 - Orientation and Mobility for the Classroom Teacher (3)
- EDEC 5631 - Assessment and Planning for Diverse Learners with VI (3)
- EDEC 5513 - Advanced Seminar in Visual Impairments (3)
Orientation and Mobility Concentration
- EDEC 5605: Sensory and Motor Development (3)
- EDEC 5606: O&M Praxis I (3)
- EDEC 5607: O&M Praxis II (3)
- EDEC 5608: O&M for Special Populations (3)
- EDEC 5697: Practicum in O&M (3)
- Elective: EDEC 5508, 5609, 5511, 5512, or 5602 (3)
Graduation Requirements
- Application for Graduation
- Application for Candidacy
- Comprehensive Exam
- Portfolio Review
NOTE: Final certification in Orientation & Mobility (COMS and/or NOMC) is obtained directly from the independent certification agencies (ACVREP and/or NFB) according to their independent standards and guidelines. Typically requirements include transcripts of appropriate coursework, documented supervised internship experience, and the successful completion of national testing. Students are responsible for understanding current certification requirements for the respective certification(s) pursued.