• SPED 5070: Policies, Procedures, and Collaboration in Special Education

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course provides an understanding of federal and state laws for persons with disabilities, procedures for organizing a special education classroom, and strategies for communicating and collaborating with parents and teachers as members of a multidisciplinary team. Prerequisite(s): SPED 4000 and SPED 5040; with a grade of B- or higher; Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5080: Transition-Focused Education and Collaboration

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers roles of parents, paraeducators, administrators, professionals, and students on multi-disciplinary teams; building inclusive programs; the array of services available to children with disabilities, as they transition to adult life; and skills in effective communication. Prerequisite(s): SPED 5010 and SPED 5070; with a grade of B- or higher; Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5105: Introduction to Visual Impairments

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students are introduced to the field of visual impairments including impact on development, basic eye anatomy, educational implications of eye disorders, and educational programming for blind or visually impaired students. Registration Restriction Special Approval: Instructor permission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5110: Social and Psychological Implications of Visual Impairments

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course explores attitudes and beliefs related to visual impairment and blindness, emphasizing the impact of vision loss on the psychosocial functioning of individuals and their families. Students study self-concept, self-esteem, and strategies to enhance these areas in visually impaired children. Prerequisite(s): SPED 5010, SPED 5070, SPED 5105, SPED 5140, SPED 5170, and SPED 5180 ; with a grade of B- or higher; Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5120: Ocular Disorders and Examination Techniques

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students demonstrate the ability to identify the important parts of the visual system, understand and interpret eye reports, as well as translate the information into an educational plan. Participants also conduct and supervise vision screening clinics. Prerequisite(s): SPED 5105; with a grade of B- or higher; Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5122: Educational Implications for Students with Low Vision

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers functional/educational implications of major eye diseases and disorders; the eyecare professional's role in vision care; the purposes/integral facets of functional vision & learning media assessments; the basic laws of optics; and resources for students with low vision. Prerequisite(s): SPED 5105; with a grade of B- or higher; Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5130: Literary Braille Codes

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course focuses on reading and writing literary braille using a slate and stylus and computerized braille writers. It includes literary braille contractions, short-form words, punctuation, and rules of usage for basic Grade 2 braille emphasizing accuracy and beginning formatting. Prerequisite(s): SPED 5105; with a grade of B- or higher; Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5135: Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is an introduction to assistive technology used by individuals with visual impairments. The course includes strategies for assessment and instruction in the use of assistive technology. Prerequisite(s): SPED 5010, SPED 5070, SPED 5140, SPED 5170, and SPED 5180; with a grade of B- or higher; Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5140: Advanced Braille Codes & Abacus Instruction

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course teaches the transcription of print mathematical symbols into appropriate formats using Nemeth Braille Code of Mathematics and using an adapted abacus for basic mathematical operations. The course explores braille for music, foreign language, and computer. Prerequisite(s): SPED 4000, SPED 5040, SPED 5120, and SPED 5130; with a grade of B- or higher; Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5150: Teaching Children with Dual Sensory Impairments (Deaf/Blind)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course provides a basic understanding of learners (ages 0-22) having sensory impairments with multiple disabilities. It includes the transdisciplinary team, learning environments, resources, assessment procedures, and instructional strategies with a special emphasis on inclusion, transition, and parental involvement. Prerequisite(s): SPED 5010, SPED 5070, SPED 5140, SPED 5170, and SPED 5180; with a grade of B- or higher; Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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