Program Plans : VI Teaching - Master of the Arts in Teaching
Master of the Arts in Teaching (MAT) Special Education
Concentration in Visual Impairments Leading to Initial Licensure in SE and Advanced Licensure in VI
Initial Education Courses (15 hours)
- EDGR 5125 - Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
- EDGR 5299 - Instructional Programs in Reading (3)
- EDGR 5221 - Instructional Programs in Mathematics (3)
- EDEC 5620 - Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
Special Education Core Courses
- EDEC 5634 - Cultural and Legal Foundations (3)
- EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (3)
- EDGR 5920 - Applied Research Techniques (3)
Visual Impairment Core Courses
- EDEC 5501 - Introduction to Visual Impairments (3)
- EDEC 5502 - Introduction to Contracted Braille Code (1)
- EDEC 5504 - Specialized Braille Codes (1)
- EDEC 5508 - Technology for the VI Learner
- EDEC 5601 - Structure and Function of the Eye (3)
- EDEC 5603 - Orientation and Mobility for the Classroom Teacher (3)
- EDEC 5690 - Initial Practicum in Visual Impairment (3)
Visual Impairment Concentration
- EDEC 5602 - Teaching Braille and Communication Skills (3)
- EDEC 5604 - Problems, Methods & Materials f/t VI Child (3)
- EDEC 5631 - Assessment and Planning for Diverse Learners with VI (3)
- EDEC 5511 - Advanced Aspects of Low Vision (3)
- EDEC 5513 - Advanced Seminar in Visual Impairments (3)
- EDEC 5512 - Advanced Seminar in VI/MI and DB
- EDEC 5696 - Professional Practicum (3)
Graduation Requirements
- Application for Graduation
- Application for Candidacy
- Comprehensive Exam
- Portfolio Review