Programs
The Department of Graduate Studies in Vision Impairment prepares a variety of professionals to work with people who are visually impaired. These programs include the:
- Master of Science and Certificate in Low Vision Rehabilitation,
- Master of Science and Certificate in Orientation and Mobility,
- Master of Science and Certificate in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (formerly Rehabilitation Teaching).
- Master of Education and Certificate in Education of Children and Youth with Visual and Multiple Impairments,
Students may earn a Master’s degree in one area and additional certificate(s) in one or more other disciplines.
Distance Education & On-Campus Learning Opportunities For Masters Degrees and Certificates
All programs, with the exception of the full-time Master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility, are now available through distance education. All distance education Master’s degree require a summer on campus residency program to facilitate hands on experiences and simulation work wearing simulators or blindfolds. In addition, there are O&M, Low Vision and Education programs being offered in hybrid formats with distance education coursework and face-to-face classes on weekends during the academic year and summers on-site in many states. States with which PCO Graduate Studies has contracts vary. Presently PCO on-line and face-to-face hybrid programs exist in Tennessee, Maryland, Ohio and Indiana. The Department encompasses a rich mixture of on-line, face-to-face, clinical, research, case study, and field-based learning geared toward meeting professional preparation needs in the field of vision impairment.
The Department encompasses a rich mixture of on-line, face-to-face, clinical, research, case study, and field-based learning geared toward meeting professional preparation needs in the field of vision impairment. The department also offers many professional development opportunities in the form of continuing education courses and programs.