Online Universities That Have Visual Impairment Teacher Programs
- Educators working in the field of visual impairments can further their education online.student with wireless internet image by Paul Hill from Fotolia.com
Certified educators with experience in teaching people with visual impairments are greatly needed around the country. Universities offering online instruction make furthering education in visual impairments more accessible for professionals who are currently working in the field. Most instruction is completed online, but courses that require hands-on training must be completed at the school campus. - Texas Tech University offers a visual impairment supplemental certificate and a master's program in special education with emphasis in visual impairments. The applicant must possess a bachelor's degree and a teaching certificate prior to applying for either program. If you are applying for the masters program you will need to take the Graduate Record Examination. Most courses take place online. On-campus instruction is required for two short courses during the summer semester. Applicants should submit applications to Texas Tech University's College of Education at least three months prior to enrollment.
- The University of Northern Colorado offers programs in visual impairments and orientation and mobility. Both programs are offered online, but the orientation and mobility program requires four weeks of on-campus instruction during one summer. Potential students should have a current teaching license or must take additional courses as a prerequisite to participate either program. The visual impairment program provides 42 credit hours of instruction. The orientation and mobility program requires 15 credit hours to complete the program.
- Receive a master's degree or teaching endorsement in visual impairments at the University of Nebraska. Students take courses online, with conference phone calls scheduled periodically. Summer classes require on-campus instruction. Students must have a teaching certificate for consideration of the program. Applicants with a special education teaching certificate are given priority for acceptance.
- The vision impairment program at Missouri State University offers an alternative certification program for certified teachers, and for people with a bachelor's degree but without a current teaching certificate. Students complete 18 credit hours of coursework online as well as a student teaching experience. Applicants without a teaching certificate must complete 12 credit hours of additional education courses. The alternative certificate in visual impairments can be applied towards completing the master's degree program in special education.
- Indiana State University offers the Exceptional Needs: Visual Impairment Licensure Program through online classes and on-campus instruction. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree and possess an Indiana teaching license in general education or special education. People who do not have a current teaching license may apply if they are eligible for a license. Additional coursework may be required for applicants with a general education teaching license. Priority is given to candidates who are currently working with students with visual impairments.
- Hunter College offers a certificate in orientation and mobility and a master's program focusing on rehabilitation teaching. Both programs are mainly taught online with two weeks of on-campus instruction in the summer. Students must also take part in a student teaching experience or an internship working with people with visual impairments. Potential students must possess a bachelor's or master's degree prior to admission.
