Special Education Visual Impairment
Master of Arts (M.A.)
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Main Campus (Tucson), Online
In Person, Online
Domestic applicants, February 15 for fall, September 1 for spring: International applicants, December 1 for fall, June 1 for spring
The MA Special Education - Visual Impairment program prepares students to teach children who are visually impaired. Nationally recognized for excellence, this program will give you the skill set to help students with visual impairments succeed academically and socially.
Study Braille
Learn about the use of optical and non-optical aids in classroom settings
Graduate prepared to apply for an Arizona Teaching Certificate to teach K-12 students with visual impairments
This masters program prepares you for a wide range of careers working with visually impaired people, including as a:
- Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
- Vocational rehabilitation counselor
- Early childhood specialist
- Social worker
- Teachers aid
SERP 503: Special Education Law and Policy
SERP 520: Low Vision and Visual Functioning
SERP 519B: Assistive Technology for People with Visual Impairments
SERP 523A: Braille I
Looking for funding? Project PIVIT
Preparation of Individuals with Visual Impairments in Transition (PIVIT) is a federally funded loan forgiveness grant program, offering full-tuition scholarships to help improve the coordination of recruitment efforts in Arizona and increase highly qualified teachers who have current knowledge about transitional services for students with visual impairments. Contact Dr. Sunggye Hong for more info.
Admission 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
- TOEFL (Total and TWE) scores - if applicable
Ready to learn more?
We recommend reading the student handbook for details about our department and our program. For more information, contact Dr. Sunggye Hong at 520-621-0945 or program director Dr. Garrison Tsiniajinie at 520-621-7822.