Program Plans - Master's of Education: Special Education with Concentration in Visual Impairments
Pre-Requisite Courses (15 hours): (if not taken as part of undergraduate coursework)
- EDGR 5125 - Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
- EDGR 5400 - Philosophical, Legal & Cultural 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)
General Curriculum Competencies (6 hours)
- EDEC ???? - Assessment and Planning for Diverse Students with VI (3)
- EDEC 5508 - Technology for the VI Learner (3) or
- EDEC 5679 - Adaptive Technologies for Special Populations
Visual Impairment (20 hours)
- EDEC 5501 - Introduction to Visual Impairments (3)
- EDEC 5502 - Introduction to Contracted Braille Code (1)
- EDEC 5504 - Specialized Braille Codes (1)
- EDEC 5601 - Structure and Function of the Eye (3)
- EDEC 5603 - Orientation and Mobility for the Classroom Teacher (3)
- EDEC 5602 - Teaching Braille and Communication Skills (3)
- EDEC 5604 - Problems, Methods & Materials f/t VI Child (3)
- EDEC 5513 - Advanced Seminar in Visual Impairments (3) or
- EDEC 5512 - Advanced Seminar in VI/MI and DB
Advanced Curriculum Competencies (12 hours)
- EDGR 5910 - Statistics Applied to Educational Measurement (3)
- EDGR 5925 - Applied Research Techniques (3)
- EDEC 5635 - Current Research and Leadership Issues in Special Ed. (3)
- EDEC 5695 - Professional Practicum (3)
Graduation Requirements
- Comprehensive Exam
- Portfolio Review
- Application for Graduation at Registrar’s Office
- Request for Graduation Checkout at Graduate Admissions, SOE
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October 26, 2006
