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 three different Master’s degree programs in the field of visual impairments.
The Master’s of Education Program (M.Ed.) is at 39 hour program 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 learners with visual impairments (TVI).
The Masters of Arts of Teaching in Visual Impairments (MAT-VI) is a 65 hour program of study for students seeking licensure in special education general curriculum and visual impairments.
Course Requirements
- Master's of Education in Orientation & Mobility (M.Ed.-O&M)
- Master's of Arts in Teaching - VI Teaching (MAT-VI)
- Master's of Education (M.Ed.)
Non-Degree Plans
Add-On VI Licensure
O&M Certification-Only
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.
Advanced Licensure
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.