Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Education - Special Education (Visual Impairment) in Phoenix United States | Arizona State University
Arizona State University
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Phoenix United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,398
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE) program specializing in visual impairment within special education equips students with core competencies in research-backed, high-impact teaching strategies. This concentration emphasizes diagnostic evaluation, mobility training, and specialized instructional approaches for visually impaired learners, incorporating extensive training in adaptive technologies to enhance both academic and life skills development.
The program prepares educators to work effectively with families, general education teachers, and support staff to address the unique requirements of students with visual challenges. Coursework meets rigorous state and national benchmarks, following guidelines established by the Council for Exceptional Children.
From Term 5 onward, instruction occurs through a collaborative partnership with Phoenix's Foundation for Blind Children. Classes are co-taught by FBC specialists and Arizona State University professors, offering students both academic knowledge and hands-on experience in educating individuals with visual disabilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Academic requirements
First-year students must-
Have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a B or better where A=4.00) from a secondary school. Some ASU programs may have higher admission or English proficiency requirements and may consider a minimum ACT or SAT score.
Must have three years of high school coursework. (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 911 grade coursework. If you have completed high school, ASU needs to see 10-12 grade coursework.)
Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.
IELTS - minimum score 6.0
TOEFL iBT - minimum score is 61.
First-year students must-
Have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a B or better where A=4.00) from a secondary school. Some ASU programs may have higher admission or English proficiency requirements and may consider a minimum ACT or SAT score.
Must have three years of high school coursework. (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 911 grade coursework. If you have completed high school, ASU needs to see 10-12 grade coursework.)
Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.
IELTS - minimum score 6.0
TOEFL iBT - minimum score is 61.
Tuition
USD
34,398