Overview

The Blind and Visually Impaired programme at The City University of New York provides expert training for professionals dedicated to supporting individuals with low vision or total blindness. This curriculum is designed to address the diverse needs of learners across various age groups and educational environments. Students gain the essential skills required to foster independence and academic success for those with visual challenges.

Why Blind and Visually Impaired at The City University of New York?

The university offers a unique learning environment that combines real-time distance learning with essential on-campus laboratory sessions. This hybrid approach allows students from across the United States to access high-quality instruction while gaining hands-on experience in specialised facilities. The programme is recognised for its focus on the Expanded Core Curriculum and modern assistive technologies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 855 per credit
National fee: USD 855 per credit
Local fee: USD 470 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on the practical and theoretical aspects of vision services, ensuring graduates are prepared for certification and professional practice. Modules may include:

Assistive Technology
Braille
Orientation and Mobility
Expanded Core Curriculum
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Severe/Multiple Disabilities

Careers with Blind and Visually Impaired

Graduates from this programme are highly sought after for roles in schools, residential centres, and non-school agencies. Many find employment as Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) within public and private school systems. The demand for qualified professionals remains high across the country, particularly for those specialised in orientation and mobility or rehabilitation therapy.

Career opportunities include working as itinerant teachers in urban and rural settings, or as specialists in adult residential facilities. Graduates are equipped to work with children in grades K-12 as well as adults, providing vital instruction in independent living and navigation. The programme prepares students for excellent employment prospects in New York and throughout the United States.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategies and Curriculum Adaptations for Learners with Severe/Multiple Disabilities
Research Seminar: Issues in Special Education (KC)
Medical Aspects and Educational Implications of Visual Impairments (KC)
Alternative Assessment for Learners with Low Incidence Disabilities: Visual Impairment, Deafblindness, and Severe Disabilities (KC)
Student Teaching: Blindness and Visual Impairment, Preschool–Grade 12 (KC)
Supervised Practicum 2: Blind and Visual Impairment, Grades 7–12 (KC)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

43-57

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Health Sciences Teaching View 1408 other Masters in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0;orA master’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5;plusA liberal arts or science major or interdisciplinary concentration of at least 30 credits.
General education core in the liberal arts and sciences to include: artistic expression; communication; information retrieval; concepts in history and social sciences; humanities; a language other than English; scientific and mathematical processes; and written analysis and expression.
Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teachers or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.

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

18382 USD / year

≈ 18382 USD / year
Out-of-State

18382 USD / year

≈ 18382 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10105 USD / year

≈ 10105 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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