Check out the Vision Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston in the School for Global Inclusion and Social Development.
Why a Degree in Vision Studies?
University of Massachusetts Boston Vision Studies program is the only online program in New England that offers graduate degree programs in the following areas:
- Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
- Orientation and Mobility Specialists
The university is seeking graduate applicants in each of the six New England states and other states in high-need and is particularly interested in expanding enrollment of students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds as well as students with disabilities.
The UMass Vision Studies program has grant funding to address a national and regional shortage of teachers and related service professionals with specialized knowledge in visual impairments. Students meeting admission and grant scholarship requirements may be eligible for tuition support.
The UMass Boston Vision Studies program uses a combination of web-based courses, one in-person course for O&M, and field-based activities which allow students to build a portfolio of professional skills and experiences.
Requirements:
Admissions to all University of Massachusetts Boston Graduate Programs are coordinated through the Office of Graduate Admissions and are completed through the online application. The program requires 2 letters of recommendation, evidence of MTEL testing, official transcripts with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, and a two-part essay.
For additional academic information please visit our website at www.nercve.org. For scholarship information please contact Dr. Laura Bozeman at Laura.Bozeman@umb.edu.