Blind and Visually Impaired – with prior NYS Certification (MSEd) – Course Sequence and Program Tracker – Spring Start

 
  • Academic Plan: TCHBL-MSED
  • Credits: 41
  • Credits can only be waived, not exempted in this program.

Spring Semester 1

Course

May be waived with proof of prior special education coursework via the Exemption Waiver Form.

  • SPED 70050 – Social, Historical, and Philosophical Foundations of General and Special Education (3 credits)
  • SPED 70250 – Classroom Management in Special Education and Inclusive Settings (3 credits, includes Fieldwork hours)

Fall Semester 1

Courses

  • SPED 74000 – Medical Aspects and Educational Implications of Visual Impairments(3 credits, includes Fieldwork hours)
  • SPED 74100 – Education and Rehabilitation of Individuals with Visual Impairments (3 credits, includes Fieldwork hours)
  • SPED 74600 – Educational Implications of Learners Who Are Deafblind (3 credits, includes Fieldwork hours)

Spring Semester 1

Courses

  • SPED 74200 – Curriculum and Instructional Strategies for Learners with Visual Impairments (3 credits, includes fieldwork hours)
  • SPED 74300 – Braille Literacy and Communication Skills for Learners with Visual Impairments (3 credits, includes fieldwork hours)

Summer Session 1-1

Courses

  • SPED 74500 – Mathematical Literacy and Nemeth Code for Learners with Visual Impairments (1 credits, includes Fieldwork hours)
    • Meets 5 Wednesdays starting in end of May at 4:30 pm

Exams

  • Content Specialty Test (CST) – Blind and Visually Impaired
    • Passing is required prior to beginning student teaching or practicum, note this exam requires scheduling earlier than other NYSTCE exams. Schedule in April for July Test Administration.

Summer Session 1-2

Courses

  • SPED 74400 – Assistive Technology for Learners with Visual Impairments (3 credits)
    • Meets 2 days a week in July and August

Fall Semester 2

Courses

  • SPED 70700 – Research Seminar: Issues in Special Education (3 credits)
  • SPED 79100 – Alternative Assessment for Learners with Low Incidence Disabilities: Visual Impairment, Deafblindness, and Severe Disabilities (3 credits, includes Fieldwork hours)

Student Teaching or Practicum (2 Semesters Required)

  • SPED 74850 Student Teaching Grades PreK-6 or SPED 74851 Grades 7-12 (2 credit; we place you for 3 days a week for 12 weeks)

OR

  • SPED 74852 Practicum Grades PreK-6 or SPED 74853 Grades 7-12 (2 credit; you find full employment with students with visual impairments)

Spring Semester 2

Courses

  • SPED 74700 – Principles and Practices in Orientation and Mobility for Teachers of Learners with Visual Impairments (3 credits, includes Fieldwork hours)
  • SPED 70650 – Strategies and Curriculum Adaptations for Learners with Severe/Multiple Disabilities (3 credits, includes Fieldwork hours)

Student Teaching or Practicum

2 semesters required

  • SPED 74854 Student Teaching Grades PreK-6 or SPED 74855 Grades 7-12 (1 credit; we place you for 3 days a week for 12 weeks)

OR

  • SPED 74856 Practicum Grades PreK-6 or SPED 74857 Grades 7-12 (1 credit; you find full employment with students with visual impairments)

Apply for

Graduation

Students must apply for graduation the semester before their planned graduation. Refer to the Graduation and Commencement page for full policies and procedures.

Certification

Students must apply for certification in their final semester. Refer to the Certification page for requirements and step by step instructions

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