SPE 714 - Professional Issues and Assessment in Orientation and Mobility with Diverse Populations

Credit Hours: 2

This course will provide participants with the overall philosophy of orientation and mobility including: the Code of Ethics and Certification standards. Current literature and issues pertinent to the profession of orientation and mobility will be discussed. This will include issues impacting programming with students with multiple disabilities, the development and administration of an effective orientation and mobility instructional program, assessment procedures, and research approaches. Note: midterm and final examinations will be proctored.

Prerequisite: SPE 505 or SPE 605; and SPE 506 or SPE 606; and SPE 508 or SPE 608; and SPE 712.
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 0

Typically Offered: Fall