Degree and Graduate Certificate Information

The M.Ed. program in Vision Studies, Assistive Technology track requires the completion of 37 academic credits. Individuals who would like to pursue the graduate certification in Assistive Technology must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and complete a total of 19 or 28 credits, depending on their background.

Core Courses for MEd in Vision Studies and Certificate Assistive Technology Track

  • VISN 603 Braille I, 3 credits 
  • VISN 604: Eye Anatomy and Disease3 credits
  • VISN 605: Clinical and Functional Assessment of Vision3 credits
  • VISN 660 Introduction to AT for People with VI, 3 credits 
  • VISN 661 Assess. & Instruction for People with VI, 4 credits 
  • VISN 662 Configuration & Exploration of AT Solutions for VI, 4 credits 
  • VISN 663Tech. Methods of Accessibility & Accomm. for VI, 4 credits 
  • VISN 669 Practicum in AT, 4 credits 

Total: 28 credits

 

Additional courses required for MEd Program of Study Courses Credits

  • VISN 601 Physical & Funct. Aspects of VI, 3 credits
  • VISN 602 Ed. of Stud. w/VI, 3 credits
  • VISN 640 Psycho-Social Aspects of VI, 3 credits 

Total: 9 credits