This minor provides undergraduate students with background knowledge in teaching students with visual impairments. Completing this minor partially fulfills the requirements for Virginia’s initial teaching licensure in special education—blindness and visual impairments preK-12.
Policies
At least eight credits must be unique to this minor and may not be used to fulfill requirements of the student's major, concentration, an undergraduate certificate, or another minor. Students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 15
Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDAT 422 | Assistive Technology for Individuals with Sensory Impairments | 3 |
| EDSE 201 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDSE 311 | Characteristics of Students with Blindness and Visual Impairments | 3 |
| EDSE 412 | Braille Code | 3 |
| EDSE 418 | Curriculum and Assessment of Students with Blindness and Visual Impairments | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |