• 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): 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): 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): 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): 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): Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5160: Introduction to Orientation and Mobility

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course introduces students to orientation and mobility, as well as basic assessment techniques. Using the assessment results and specific teaching techniques for visual impairments, students plan lessons in pre-cane orientation, mobility skills, non-cane mobility, and orientation cues. Prerequisite(s): Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5170: Instructional Management for Students with Visual Impairments (0-21)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course emphasizes best practices for instructional management of children with visual impairments (0-21 years) including concept development, socialization, literacy, braille, adaptive skills, career understanding, agency & community resources, family collaboration, and the adaptation of materials, environments & technology. Prerequisite(s): Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5175: Early Literacy for Young Children with Visual Impairment, Birth to Five

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers knowledge, skills, and strategies for meeting the early literacy needs of birth to five students, who are blind or visually impaired in both the home and center-based preschool setting. Prerequisite(s): Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• SPED 5190: Understanding the Brain, Damage to the Brain and Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers knowledge specific to brain damage and how it affects functioning and learning. Cortical or brain damage vision loss is covered along with assessment techniques and interventions. Other vision loss medical conditions will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): Teacher Education and Special Education program admission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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