Program Plans : VI Teaching - Overview
- NCDPI Competencies for Teachers of the Visually Impaired (Word doc 88 kb)
Master Degree Program
The Visual Impairment Training Program offers two Master's degree programs in the field of visual impairments.
The Master's of Education Program (M.Ed.) is a 49-53 hour program with two concentrations: Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and Orientation and Mobility (O&M).The TVI concentration is designed for individuals with Bachelor's Degrees in any area of education and who possess a teaching license. The O&M concentration is designed for individuals with Bachelor's Degrees in any subject area. (Prospective students may be required to complete prerequisite education courses. Contact an advisor for a transcript evaluation.) Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for state licensure as a teacher of students with visual impairments or to apply for O&M certification through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).
The Master's of Arts of Teaching in Visual Impairments (MAT) is a 65 hour program of study for students seeking initial teacher licensure in special education general curriculum and visual impairments.
Course Requirements
- Master's of Education - Visual Impairment Concentration
- Master's of Education - Orientation and Mobility Concentration
- Master's of Arts in Teaching - Visual Impairments
Non-Degree Programs
Add-On Visual Impairment Licensure
- Course Requirements
O&M Certification Only Requirements
Prospective students who possess an undergraduate or graduate degree in an education/rehabilitation field may be eligible for O&M Certification-Only. Individuals enrolled in this program complete only those courses necessary to become eligible for certification in Orientation and Mobility.
Personal/Professional Development
Most courses offered within the program may be taken by interested individuals for personal information and growth, to enhance professional skills, or to meet continuing education requirements designated by a particular profession.