About the Program

This certificate-qualifying program provides students with a sequence of coursework, field-based experiences, and practicum-fulfilling requirements prescribed by the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AERBVI) for those students with an existing bachelor’s degree in a related field. Integrated prepracticum hours and a practicum composed of a minimum of 350 hours supports candidate preparation as well as community engagement. Successful completion of the curriculum, along with faculty recommendation, qualifies students to sit for the international professional examination in vision rehabilitation therapy offered by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).