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EDSE 514: Orientation and Mobility for Students with Blindness and Visual Impairments

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Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 2

Description:

Provides the foundation for understanding the components and essence of orientation and mobility (O&M). Establishes how the need for independent travel in the blind population created the field of O&M. Explores the philosophy and history of orientation and mobility, including cane instruction, dog guides, and methods of travel. Addresses techniques in developing orientation skills and basic mobility instruction. Emphasizes motor and concept skill development.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: EDSE 511. Concurrent enrollment is also permitted.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Summer 2025, Section: 6V1, CRN 42669, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2025, Section: 6Y1, CRN 42638, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Summer 2024, Section: 6V1, CRN 43577, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2024, Section: 6Y1, CRN 43569, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2024, Section: A01, CRN 43601, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2023, Section: 6V1, CRN 43770, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2023, Section: 6Y1, CRN 43736, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2022, Section: 6V1, CRN 43900, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2022, Section: 6Y1, CRN 43866, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2021, Section: 6V1, CRN 44396, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2021, Section: 6Y1, CRN 44333, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2021, Section: D01, CRN 41476, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2020, Section: 6V1, CRN 43143, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2020, Section: 6Y1, CRN 43319, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2020, Section: D01, CRN 42346, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2019, Section: 6V1, CRN 42578, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2019, Section: 6Y1, CRN 42572, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2018, Section: 6V1, CRN 43340, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2018, Section: 6Y1, CRN 43326, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2017, Section: 6V1, CRN 44182, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2017, Section: 6Y1, CRN 44191, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2017, Section: D01, CRN 42194, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2016, Section: 6V1, CRN 43066, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2016, Section: 6Y1, CRN 42662, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2015, Section: 6V1, CRN 43516, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kimberly Avila
  • Summer 2014, Section: 6V1, CRN 42222, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Holly Lawson
  • Summer 2014, Section: X01, CRN 41556, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Holly Lawson
  • Summer 2013, Section: 6V1, CRN 42659, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Holly Lawson
  • Summer 2012, Section: 6V1, CRN 42343, Instructor: Holly Lawson
  • Summer 2011, Section: 6V1, CRN 42361, Instructor: Holly Lawson
  • Summer 2010, Section: 6V1, CRN 42933, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Stephen Ferguson
  • Summer 2010, Section: XS1, CRN 42072, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Stephen Ferguson