BVI 616 - EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

College of Education

Credits: 3

The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) is the body of knowledge and skills that are needed by students with visual impairments due to their unique needs. This course will explore all nine areas of the ECC including: compensatory or functional academic skills, orientation and mobility, social interaction skills, independent living skills, recreation and leisure skills, career education, use of assistive technology, sensory efficiency skills and self-determination. Participants will have the opportunity to observe and work with students in a summer program and teach skills from the ECC.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments or instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.