Blindness and Visual Impairments PK-12 Licensure Graduate Certificate

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.

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Students must complete the following coursework, either prior to admission to the certificate or in conjunction with certificate coursework. A grade of B- or higher is required.

Students who have completed graduate or undergraduate coursework in a university program prior to admission to the certificate may request that some courses be waived based on the content in prior coursework.  

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.

Banner Code: E1-CERG-BVI

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Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 26

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

Students enrolled in this certificate must earn a B- or higher in all coursework.

Coursework