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Visual Impairment Certificates
Teaching students with visual impairments and blindness can be a challenging job for any teacher. A visually impaired student has special needs and requires special individual attention from the trainer. A teacher of visual impairment has good knowledge of the characteristics of students with visual impairments. Handsome salaries and professional recognition can be expected in this job. Certificate programs in Visual Impairment being offered by different universities are aimed to prepare teachers to have all the skills necessary to work with students with visual impairment and blindness. These certificate programs are of great help in getting the job of teachers in blind schools and other agencies working for the welfare of visually impaired persons.
Online Certificate in Visual Impairment - ISU
Indiana State University - Online Certificate in Visual Impairment program is a graduate licensure program that has been designed by the joint efforts of Indiana State University, Ball State University, Project Vision, and the Indiana Department of Education, Center for Exceptional Learners. This program consists of 16 credit hours and includes a total of 6 courses.
The main courses included in the program include: The Eye, Its Functions and Health; Programs and Services for Individuals with Visual Impairments; Communication Skills for Individuals with Visual Impairments; Instructional Accommodations for Individuals with Visual Impairment; Principles of Orientation and Mobility; and Practicum in Teaching Students with Visual Impairment.
This program can be completed by distance education mode; however, a student needs to attend selected evening & weekend sessions on university campus.
A candidate needs to hold (or be eligible for) an Indiana teaching license in Special Education or General Education for getting admission in this program.
Those candidates who hold an Indiana teaching license in General Education may be asked to take some additional courses. Candidates are advised to contact Project Vision before applying for admission in this program.
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Office of Distance Support Services
Indiana State University
Erickson Hall room 122
Terre Haute, Indiana 47809
Tel: 812-237-8080, 1-888-237-8080 (toll-free USA)
E-mail: studentservices@indstate.edu
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