About the Program

The University of Massachusetts Boston offers a Master of Education (MEd) in Vision Studies for individuals who are interested in qualifying for certification as an Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist. For those individuals with existing qualifying academic credentials or experience, two certificate options are available in Assistive Therapy as options. The Vision Studies program is offered by the UMass Boston School for Global Inclusion and Social Development and the Northeast Resource Center for Vision Education (NERCVE) through the Institute for Community Inclusion. This is a fully online program but does include required integrated field experience hours and locally-based practicum field experiences.

Students who complete the program of study qualify to sit for the national professional examination and resulting certification provided by the Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). Graduates of the program can expect to find employment opportunities in various settings, including state and federal agencies, private agencies, as well as public and private schools.