Blindness and Visual Impairments PK-12 Licensure Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

This 26-credit graduate certificate provides teacher candidates with the tools they need to work with students who are blind and visually impaired, including those who have multiple disabilities and diverse learner characteristics. Candidates will gain skills and knowledge to support students in a variety of settings, including general and special education, in core content, and the Expanded Core Curriculum. This concentration is designed for candidates seeking Virginia initial teacher licensure in special education blindness and visual impairments preK-12.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 26 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 26 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Assistive Technology for Individuals with Sensory Impairments; Braille Code; Medical and Educational Implications of Blindness and Visual Impairments; Orientation and Mobility for Students with Blindness and Visual Impairments; Curriculum and Assessment of Students with Blindness and Visual Impairments; Teaching Methods for Students with Blindness and Visual Impairments.

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