Your
coursework includes field experiences to provide you with opportunities to
apply the knowledge you gain in the classroom to your work with students.
Observation,
Practicum, and Internship Handbook
for SERP 575, SERP 594, and SERP 593.
Practicum and
Internship Experiences
First Semester:
SERP 575 Practicum (1 credit)
Students complete formal observations of orientation and mobility
instructors who are teaching children and adults with visual
impairments.
Second Semester:
SERP 594 Orientation and Mobility Practicum (3 credits)
Students spend a minimum of 100 hours observing and assist the Certified
Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) instructor where appropriate.
Third Semester:
SERP 593 Internship (7 credits)
Students spend a minimum of 250 hours teaching in a supervised
internship setting with supervision by a COMS. They demonstrate the
knowledge and skills to carry out all aspects of the role of a COMS, as
defined in the certification standards of ACVREP.
Access forms associated with O&M courses.
