Overview

Earn a Master of Science degree from the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments. This Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments MSc offered at University of Kentucky prepares teachers to work with children who are blind and visually impaired, including with multiple disabilities. Learn how to modify the general education curriculum for children in preschool through 12th grade, as well as teach specialized skills in the Expanded Core Curriculum, ensuring skills necessary for future success.

Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) can work individually with students, alongside classroom teachers, as well as in specialized classrooms and residential schools for the blind. Learn to teacher skills such as braille, assistive technology, independent living skills, and self-advocacy. This highly rewarding career is in high-demand throughout Kentucky and the nation.

Highlights:

Part-time program with two classes a semester
Evening courses online
Select face-to-face weekends
One intensive face-to-face summer
Complete the program in as little as five semesters

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Impairment
Braille Code
Methods for Teaching Students with VI
VI and Multiple Disabilities
Assistive Technology for Students with VI
ECC for Blind and VI
Assessment of Children with VI
Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-22 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CV
Personal Statement: Please upload a 1-2 page biographical statement on why you want to be Teacher of the Visually Impaired. The paper should be double spaced, 12 point font, Arial or similar font.
If you are currently a teacher, please submit the following: Three pieces of evidence of successful teaching experience. This can include teaching observations, awards, sample lesson plans, article on something innovative you have done with students, etc. If you have less than three years teaching experience, you may submit your final student teaching report.
Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37326 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

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In-State

15084 USD / year

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Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 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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