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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Assistive Technology for People with Visual Impairments (Certificate)

Vision Studies Program | School for Global Inclusion and Social Development | College of Education and Human Development

About the Program

Admission Requirements

Program Requirements

Complete 28 credits from eight required courses. Those who have a background in visual impairment may be eligilbe to waive up to 9 credits.

Statute of limitations: Three years

Course Requirements

Required Courses (28 Credits)

VISN 603 - Braille I 3 Credit(s)
VISN 604 - Eye Anatomy and Disease 3 Credit(s)
VISN 605 - Clinical and Functional Assessment of Vision 3 Credit(s)
VISN 660 - Introduction to Assistive Technology for People with Visual Impairments 3 Credit(s)
VISN 661 - Assistive Technology Assessment and Instruction for People with Visual Impairments 4 Credit(s)
VISN 662 - Configuration and Exploration of Assistive Technology solutions for People with Visual Impairments 4 Credit(s)
VISN 663 - Technological Methods of Accessibility and Accommodations for People with Visual Impairments 4 Credit(s)
VISN 669 - Assistive Technology for People with Visual Impairments Practicum 4 Credit(s)