• SPED 6101: The Human Eye and Visual System

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers the structure and function of the human eye and visual system. It addresses the most common eye conditions causing visual impairment in children and youth, along with their implications and treatment. Students explore the role of eye care specialists.
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• SPED 6102: Introduction to Low Vision

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This introduction to the needs of students having low vision includes methods of adapting materials, activities, and environment to better meet learning needs of these students. Students train in the use of low-vision aids and explore the role of professionals and their services.
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• SPED 6103: The Role of Paraeducators with Individuals Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course addresses the roles and responsibilities of paraeducators who work in educational settings with children and youth who are blind or visually impaired. It covers the role of the educational team, as well as how the paraeducator functions as part of that team.
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• SPED 6104: Introduction to Multiple Disabilities

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course presents introductory information about various disabilities, including those associated with sensory losses. It covers neurological issues related to brain development and learning, and addresses communication issues and strategies for working with individuals having multiple disabilities and sensory loss.
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• SPED 6105: Introduction to Braille

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This is an introduction to braille literacy, as well as braille codes, software, and technology used to produce braille. It teaches students how to read and write uncontracted braille using a slate and stylus and a braille writer (actual or simulated).
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• SPED 6106: Introduction to Deaf-blindness

  3.00 - 5.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers combined vision and hearing loss, as well as its impact on learning, communication, and overall development. It also explores neurological issues and other senses. Crosslisted as: SPED 4106
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• SPED 6107: Children with Combined Vision, Hearing Loss, and Multiple Disabilities

  3.00 - 5.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is designed to teach students how to implement appropriate intervention strategies for infants and young children (ages 0-3) related to communication, cognition, touch, play, self-care, orientation to the environment, etc., and how to help the family learn to communicate with their child. Cross-listed as: SPED 4107
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• SPED 6109: Additional Issues in Deafblindness

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course will cover additional topics related to deafblindness including transition, health, mobility, and assessment. Graduate work requires an extra project. Cross-listed as: SPED 4109
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• SPED 6160: Career Development, Analysis and Placement

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course emphasizes the need to develop individualized supports that promote integrated competitive employment for all individuals with disabilities. The course introduces career development theory and teaches students to embed specific theories into practice to promote integrated employment outcomes. Crosslisted as: REH 6160
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• SPED 6201: Blind/Visually Impaired Seminar: VIISA Trainers Training

  0.50 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course consists of special colloquial offerings in communicative disorders and deaf education.
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