University of South Carolina Upstate Multiple locations
Spartanburg , South Carolina , United States
Overview
Special Education - Visual Impairment from University of South Carolina Upstate is shaped and aligned with the School of Education's core values and disposition and the standards set by the Council for Exceptional Children. The SC Department of Education requirements for endorsement in visual impairment have also been embedded into the program. Candidates in the program are typically full-time teachers from across the state. Thus, the two-year program offers live classes at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind in the summer and distance learning classes in the fall and spring.
Graduates with Special Education - Visual Impairment from University of South Carolina Upstate will:
- understand the philosophies, laws, and issues related to the education of individuals with visual impairment.
- understand and apply learner-centered pedagogical techniques and modify instruction to fit students’ emotional, social, and cognitive needs.
- possess the knowledge and skills required for the specialized curriculum in teaching students with visual impairment.
- possess the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the needs of students with visual impairment.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Functional Low Vision Assessment and Intervention
- Literacy Braille
- Reading and Writing
- Visual Impairment and Multiple Disabilities
- Assessment and Educational Methods for Learners with Visual Impairment
- Assistive and Instructional Technology for Learners with Visual Impairment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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It is important that international students apply at least six months before the semester in which they plan to begin their studies.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 61
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Special Education Teaching View 700 other Masters in Special Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 61
Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply online
- Submit the $100 non-refundable application fee
- English Proficiency
- Transcripts
- Sufficient Funding
Tuition Fee
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International
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
13734 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Spartanburg
948 - 1649 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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