Tucson,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Special Education - Visual Impairment in Tucson United States | University of Arizona
University of Arizona
|
Tucson United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Visual Impairment program equips students to educate children with visual disabilities. Renowned nationwide for its quality, this program trains professionals for this demanding yet fulfilling field. Alumni find successful employment in Arizona school districts, specialized institutions, and agencies, as well as in other states nationwide.
Career Paths
Earning a master's in visual impairment opens doors to diverse professional opportunities serving visually impaired children. Program graduates typically become Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs). Additional career possibilities include supporting blind or visually impaired youth as vocational rehabilitation counselors, early childhood experts, social workers, or teaching assistants.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree: must be posted by the time student enters program
GPA: 3.0 overall in baccalaureate coursework
Documentation of 45 contact hours with children with special needs in a public school classroom (optional).
A minimum of three professional letters of recommendation.
Ability to qualify for an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card to allow work with minors in public school environments.
Submission of a graduate application and payment of a graduate application fee.
Faculty interview
GRE scores not required.
International Students Only
Minimum TOEFL: 79 (IBT) 550 (PB) or
Minimum IELTS: Composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
GPA: 3.0 overall in baccalaureate coursework
Documentation of 45 contact hours with children with special needs in a public school classroom (optional).
A minimum of three professional letters of recommendation.
Ability to qualify for an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card to allow work with minors in public school environments.
Submission of a graduate application and payment of a graduate application fee.
Faculty interview
GRE scores not required.
International Students Only
Minimum TOEFL: 79 (IBT) 550 (PB) or
Minimum IELTS: Composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
Tuition
USD
33,992