Overview

Nationally recognized for excellence, the Special Education - Visual Impairment program offered by The University of Arizona prepares individuals to provide services in this challenging and rewarding profession. Graduates of the program are successfully employed in school districts, special schools, and agencies in Arizona as well as in other states across the country.

Careers

A master’s degree in visual impairment prepares you for a wide range of careers working with visually impaired youth and we welcome you to view our graduation and employment statistics to learn more about this exciting career opportunity. Most graduates of the program go on to become Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, or TVIs.

Other career options include working with children who are blind or are visually impaired in roles like a vocational rehabilitation counselor, early childhood specialist, social worker, or teacher aide.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Services in the Schools

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Exceptional Learners

Research Methods in Education

Student Teaching

Assessment & Instruction: Learners with Low Incidence Disabilities

Low Vision and Visual Functioning

Assistive Technology for People with Visual Impairments

Visual Impairments and Deaf-Blindness

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Bachelor’s Degree: must be posted by the time student enters program

GPA: 3.0 overall in baccalaureate coursework

Documentation of 45 contact hours with children with special needs in a public school classroom (optional).

A minimum of three professional letters of recommendation.

Ability to qualify for an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card to allow work with minors in public school environments.

Submission of a graduate application and payment of a graduate application fee.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tucson

Financing

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