Certificate and Licensure Preparation Program

Certificate Post Baccalaureate and Post Master’s and Licensure preparation programs are available in:

Visual Impairment, Graduate Curriculum Guide for O&M Focus  

Visual Impairment, Graduate Curriculum Guide for TVI Focus  

Certificate in Orientation and Mobility - 27 hours

EDEC 5501 Introduction to Visual Impairments ( 3 )  

EDEC 5502 Introduction to Braille Code ( 3 )  

EDEC 5601 Structure and Function of the Human Eye ( 3 )  

EDEC 5605 Sensory & Motor Development of the Visually Impaired Learner ( 3-4 )  

EDEC 5610 Psycho Social Implications (3)

EDEC 5606 Advanced Methods in Orientation and Mobility ( 4 )  

EDEC 5607 Advanced Theory and Practice in Orientation and Mobility ( 3 )  

EDEC 5608 O&M for Individuals with Special Needs ( 3 )  

EDEC 5699 Internship in Special Education: Orientation & Mobility ( 1-6 )  

Licensure Preparation in Teaching Visually Impaired Children - 31 hours

EDEC 5501 Introduction to Visual Impairments ( 3 )  

EDEC 5502 Introduction to Braille Code ( 3 )  

EDEC 5601 Structure and Function of the Human Eye ( 3 )  

EDEC 5605 Sensory & Motor Development of the Visually Impaired Learner ( 3-4 )  

EDEC 5504 Specialized Braille Codes ( 3 )  

EDEC 5508 Technology for the Visually Impaired Learner ( 3 )  

EDEC 5602 Teaching Braille and Communication Skills ( 3 )  

EDEC 5604 Problems, Methods, and Materials for Teaching Children with Visual Impairments ( 3 )  

EDEC 5631 Assessment and Planning for Diverse Learners with Visual Impairments (3)

EDEC 5696 Practicum in Special Education: Visual Impairments ( 1-3 )