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Specialist in Low Vision and Blindness recommended schedule of courses for freshmen

Coursework equals 119 hours. For details concerning a given course, please visit Illinois State University's Undergraduate Catalog.
* Admission to Professional Studies Required (APS)

Semester 1

ENG 101 (Inner Core) (3)
Science (Inner Core) (3)
Math (Inner Core) (3)
SED 101 — The Exceptional Learner (3)
Complete Basic Skills Test — State of Illinois
Total: 12 hours

Semester 2

COM 110 (Inner Core) (3)
Science (Inner Core) (3)
Middle Core (3)
Middle Core (3)
Middle Core (3)
Total: 15 hours

Semester 3

See Department of Special Education advisor for plan of study early in semester.
SED 201 — Effective Collaboration and Teaching Exceptional and Diverse Learners I (3)
PSY 215 — Educational Psychology (3)
Middle Core (3)
Middle Core (3)
Outer Core — SS - PSY 113 (3)
Total: 15 hours

Semester 4

SED 202 — Effective Collaboration and Teaching Exceptional and Diverse Learners II (3)
SED 350 — Introduction to Visual Impairments (4) (Spring only)
CI 208 — Literacy I (3)
Outer Core (3)
Outer Core (3)
Total: 16 hours

Semester 5

SED 203 — Measuring and Affecting Student Academic and Social Behavior I (3)
SED 379 — Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
SED 352 — Braille Reading and Writing (3) (Fall only)
* SED 245.04 — Fieldwork in Special Education: Low Vision and Blindness (1)
CI 209 — Literacy II (3)
Outer Core (3)
All APS requirements completed by mid-semester for advanced registration for following semester.
SED 203 and CI 209 concurrent registration

Total: 16 hours

Semester 6

* SED 204 — Measuring and Affecting Student Academic and Social Behavior II (3)
* SED 356 — Assistive and Instructional Technology for Individuals with Visual Impairments (4) (Spring only)
* SED 357 — Orientation and Mobility for Classroom Teachers (2) (Spring only)
SED 373 — Family-Professional Collaboration (3)
SED 377 — Communication Strategies for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
* SED 245.04 — Fieldwork in Special Education: Low Vision and Blindness (1)
Take Vision Content test at end of semester.
SED 356, 357, 245.04, 204 concurrent registration

Total: 16 hours

Summer

EAF 228 — Social Foundations (3)
Total: 3 hours

Semester 7

TB Test
Criminal Background Check

* SED 351 — Educational Planning for Individuals with Visual Impairments (3)
* SED 245.04 — Fieldwork in Special Education: Low Vision and Blindness (6)
* SED 358 — Reading and Assessment for Individuals with Visual Impairments (3) (Fall only)
Take APT test at end of semester.
SED 351, 358 & 245.04 concurrent registration Fall only

Total: 12 hours

Semester 8

STT 399 — Student Teaching (14)
Total: 14 hours