BLS 6080 - Expanded Core Curriculum and Assessment for Children with Visual Impairments

The course will expose students to the standard and emerging assessment tools used for individualized assessment with students who are blind or visually impaired. Knowledge and skills in assessment and instruction in all Expanded Core Curriculum areas will be addressed. Extensive study of Orientation and Mobility, Independent Living Skills, Social Skills, Vocational Skills and Self Determination will be provided.

Note: Open to graduate students only.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to master’s in Teaching Children with Visual Impairment, Orientation and Mobility, Orientation and Mobility for Children and graduate non-degree seeking, and graduate certificate in Orientation and Mobility.