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Education of Students with Visual Impairments

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA		 On-line course 3 $2421 (guest students)
Date
-
Time
TBA
Location
On-line course
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2421 (guest students)

Description

This course examines the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education services to students with visual impairments. This course overviews the wide array of services and resources available to support students with visual impairments. Topics include legislation, service systems, roles and responsibilities of specialized service providers, and the impact of visual impairments on child development. In addition to the class assignments, students are required to observe and assist with a student who is visually impaired, one day per week for five weeks.

Registration will begin July 31st

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

-

Location

On-line course

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Staff

Prerequisites

Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program

Tuition*

$2421 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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