Specialist in Low Vision and Blindness sample schedule for freshmen

Semester 1

• ENG 101 — Composition as Critical Inquiry (Inner Core) (3)
• Science (Inner Core) (3)
• Math (Inner Core) (4)
• SED 101 — The Exceptional Learner (3)
• Middle Core (3)
• Complete Basic Skills Test — State of Illinois

Total: 16 hours

Semester 2

• COM 110 — Communication as Critical Inquiry (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 & Training Exceptional & Diverse Learners I (3)
• PSY 215 — Educational Psychology (3)
• Middle Core (3)
• Outer Core (3)
• Outer Core — SS - PSY 213 (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)
• C&I 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)
• C&I 209 — Literacy II (3)
• EAF 228 — Social Foundations for Education or EAF 231 — Introduction to Philosophy of Education or EAF 235 — Historical Foundations (3)
• Complete all Admission to Professional Studies requirements by mid-semester for advanced registration for following semester.
• SED 203 and C&I 209 concurrent registration

Total: 15 hours