Overview

Candidates for the MEd in Vision Studies teacher licensure from University of Massachusetts Boston will be provided with a sequence of course work, field-based experiences, and practica to fulfill eligibility requirements as prescribed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), or Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).

Program Concentrations

Successful completion of the capstone experience (a practicum and capstone portfolio) is a requirement for all master’s candidates. This capstone experience is fulfilled within the practicum in vision impairment for all three of our tracks.

Non-matriculated students may enroll in a maximum of 2 courses in this program with the approval of the department. These courses can be transferred into matriculated study after admission. The program faculty will advise each matriculated student about the appropriate program of study leading to licensure and/or certification under state/national regulations.

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI)

Students in the TVI track of the Vision Studies Program are required to submit a capstone portfolio of completed graduate work as outlined upon acceptance into the program.

TVI candidates complete a 37-credit track. The program consists of sequenced coursework, field-based experiences, and practica aligned with the Massachusetts DESE for initial licensure.

Orientation and Mobility (O&M)

Students in the O&M track may pursue the master's or the certificate. Candidates for the certificate in orientation and mobility progress through a sequence of course work, field-based experiences, and practica to fulfill eligibility requirements as prescribed by the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AERBVI) and ACVREP.

Master's candidates also submit a capstone portfolio during the practicum semester.

The master's degree requires 37 credits. The total credits required for the certificate will vary, depending on the candidate’s background and related course work.

Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (VRT)

Students in the VRT track may complete the master's or the certificate. Candidates progress through a sequence of coursework, field-based experiences, and practica to fulfill eligibility requirements as prescribed by ACVREP.

Master's candidates also submit a capstone portfolio during the practicum semester.

The master's degree requires 37 credits. The total credits required for the certificate will vary, depending on the candidate's background and related course work.

Assistive Technology (AT)

Students in the AT track may complete the master's or one of two certificates. Candidates progress through a sequence of coursework, field-based experiences, and practica to fulfill eligibility requirements as prescribed by ACVREP.

Master's candidates also submit a capstone portfolio during the practicum semester.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education of Students with Visual Impairments
Braille
Visual Functioning
Implications of Low Vision
Braille Communications
Assessment and Instructional Strategies for Students with VI and Additional Disabilities

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

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Tracks deadlines:

O&M and TVI tracks: February 15 for summer
VRT and AT tracks: June 15 for fall

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Bachelor's Degree

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Test Scores:

TVI: MTEL: Communication and Literacy; Foundations of Reading; General Curriculum

O&M, VRT, AT: GRE, MAT, or MTEL

Letters of Recommendation

Statement of Purpose

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