Academic and Licensure Programs
Currently, all participating universities offer certification or coursework options in visual impairments. GMU, JMU, and Radford also offer a Masters is Special Education with a focus in Visual Impairment and Blindness.
Links to the program information for other universities will be posted here shortly.
University |
Certificate/ |
Masters in SPED with Specialization in VI |
Minor in VI |
PhD In SPED with Specialization in VI |
GMU |
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x |
x |
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Radford |
x |
x |
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ODU |
x |
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NSU |
x |
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JMU |
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GMU PROGRAM INFORMATION
Certificate - Visual Impairments PK-12 Licensure
This certificate is designed for students seeking initial teacher licensure in visual impairments PK-12 to be completed with 15 - 32 credits based on the number of equivalent courses completed prior to enrollment.
Students who already hold a teaching license in another field of special education may be able to waive some of the requirements.
Masters in Special Education with a focus in Visual Impairment and Blindness
This program is for individuals interested in a Masters degree in Special Education with a focus on Visual Impairments. The focus on VI is accomplished by using your electives to take course included in the VI Licensure program. The Masters degree does not include a license or endorsement to teach students with visual impairments.
For academic advising, please contact:
- Students with last names A-M: Danielle Williamson, dwilli19@gmu.edu, 703-993-4361.
- Students with last names N-Z: Jancy Templeton, jtemple1@gmu.edu, 703-993-2387.