MEd Special Education: Visual Impairments at Vanderbilt University

Programme overview

Special Education: Visual Impairments (M.Ed.) Work with students with visual impairments and collaborate with their teachers and families to promote independence and access to their education. The program is designed for both aspiring and practicing educators and offers flexible pathways to meet a variety of professional goals. Students may choose between: Low-Residency Track Combining approximately 75% online coursework with limited on-campus experiences, allowing candidates to complete practicum experiences within their home regions.

Faculty: Peabody College of Education and Human Development | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Students may choose between: Low-Residency Track Combining approximately 75% online coursework with limited on-campus experiences, allowing candidates to complete practicum experiences within their home regions. On-Campus Track Providing face-to-face coursework and clinical experiences in the greater Nashville area Within each delivery format, students may pursue either initial teaching licensure (33-35 credits) or an added endorsement in Visual Impairments (30-32 credits), making the program accessible to career changers as well as licensed educators seeking specialized credentials.

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Entry requirements

Low Residency Track Low Residency Program Details There are two pathways in this track: Initial licensure Added endorsement The initial licensure pathway (33 credits) is for candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree in an area other than teaching. The initial licensure pathway (42 credits) is for candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree in an area other than teaching.

Graduate School programmes mainly start in fall; entry terms and deadlines vary by programme and are set by each programme.

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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