Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Education Of blindness And Visually Impaired

The program provides a comprehensive overview of the field of blindness and visual impairment, including the causes, characteristics, and effects of visual impairment. Students will also learn about the various services and supports available to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Graduates of this program may find employment in a variety of settings, including schools, early intervention programs, community-based organizations, Government agencies

Course Curriculum: After the first trimester, students can take any other course without following the trimester ordering.

Education Of blindness And Visually Impaired

Diploma Certificate in Blindness and Visual Impairment

BLVIS 100: Introduction to Blindness and Visual Impairment

ANAEYE 100: Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye

CCVIS 100: Causes and Characteristics of Visual Impairment

BLVIS 100: Introduction to Blindness and Visual Impairment

ANAEYE 100: Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye

CCVIS 100: Causes and Characteristics of Visual Impairment

OMWVIM 100: Orientation and Mobility for Individuals with Visual Impairments

SEDWVIS 100: Social and Emotional Development of Individuals with Visual Impairments

ADWVIS 100: Advocacy for Individuals with Visual Impairments

EVISIMD 100: Effects of Visual Impairment on Development

IEP 100: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for Students with Visual Impairments

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History