Vision Studies - Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) Certificate

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In addition to 31 credits of online courses, students complete two levels of clinical practice. The first is an observational experience focused on TVI instruction. The second is a student teaching practicum, which is required for all initial or second-field certification applicants. Students apply for their PDE Instructional I teaching certificate upon successful completion of TVI coursework, student teaching practicum, and the required Praxis II exams.

MEd Vision Studies Curriculum

All courses are 3 credits, except where indicated.

IL 2525 - TECHNOLOGY FOR CHILDREN WITH VI
IL 2529 - BRAILLE
IL 2530 - INTRODUCTION TO THE EYE AND LOW VISION
IL 2531 - EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH VI 1
IL 2532 - EARLY INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN WITH VI
IL 2533 - ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY FOR THE TVI
IL 2545 - EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH VI 2
IL 2547 - NEMETH CODE/ABACUS
IL 2527 - LEVEL 1 OBSERVATIONAL PRACTICUM: VI
This course is taken twice for 1 credit each. Credits / Units: 2
IL 2524 - LEVEL 2 STUDENT TEACHING PRACTICUM: VI
Credits / Units: 5

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