Visual Impairment and Blindness Minor

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Banner Code: VISB

College: College of Education and Human Development
Department: Graduate School of Education

This 17-credit minor provides undergraduate students with background knowledge in teaching students with visual impairments. Completing this minor partially fulfills requirements for licensure in Special Education in Virginia. At least eight of the following 17 credits must be applied only to this minor and may not be used to fulfill requirements of the student’s major, concentration, an undergraduate certificate, or another minor. For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies  section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements

EDAT 422 - Assistive Technology for Individuals with Sensory Impairments Credits: 3
EDSE 401 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
EDSE 411 - Characteristics of Students with Visual Impairments Credits: 2
EDSE 412 - Braille Code Credits: 3
EDSE 418 - Curriculum and Assessment of Students with Visual Impairments Credits: 3
EDSE 432 - Positive Behavior Supports Credits: 3

Total: 17 credits

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Visual Impairment and Blindness Minor

Minor Requirements

Total: 17 credits