Orientation and Mobility Program of Study

Core Courses

EPSY 5379 Introduction to Educational Research

Plus 1 of

EPSY 5310 Philosophy of Education
EPSY 5314 History of Education
EPSY 5323 Cultural Foundations of Education
EPSY 5331 Human Development in Education
EPSY 5332 Advanced Educational Psychology

Special Education Core

EDSP 5300 Exceptional Children and Youth
EDSP 5307 Problems and Trends in Special Education

Specialization Courses

EDSP 5384* Basic Orientation and Mobility Skills
EDSP 5386* Intermediate Orientation and Mobility Training for Multihandicapped and Blind
EDSP 5390* Intermediate Seminar in Orientation and Mobility
EDSP 5387* Advanced Orientation and Mobility Training for Multihandicapped and Blind
EDSP 5390* Advanced Seminar in Orientation and Mobility
EDSP 5093* Internship in Orientation and Mobility (3 hrs)

Vision Courses

EDSP 5380* Programs and Services for Students with Visual Impairments
EDSP 5389/5385* Methods and Materials for Teaching Students with Dual Sensory Impairments EDSP 5383* Anatomy and Functions of the Visual System

Total of 36 Credit hours
(rev. 12/01)

*Required for student to be eligible for Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) Division IX Orientation and Mobility Specialist Certification.

This degree plan leads to a M. Ed. in Special Education. For certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, all of the Specialization and Vision Courses must be completed as well, a total of 39 semester hours.