Overview

You will learn Braille instruction and discover the technology options available so that you may create a successful teaching environment.

This Special Education, Blindness and Low Vision program from Missouri State University is fully online and may be completed in 2 to 3 years. With the successful completion of certificate, you will be equipped to teach birth to 12th grade blind and low vision students.

Students who reside in Missouri and are pursuing certification in Blind and Low Vision B-12 (BLV) and/or licensure in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) in in our program are eligible for a scholarship administered through the CLSE department. This funding is provided by DESE and aimed at increasing the number of highly qualified teachers with certification in Blind and Low Vision B-12 (BLV) and/or licensure in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) in the state of Missouri.

You may secure employment in the following roles, with this degree:

Teacher
Residential instructors
Private rehabilitation instructor in state agencies and Veteran's Administration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Research

Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye

Braille Reading and Writing

Low Vision
Special Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

The International Student Application and Fee
Academic Requirements
Proof of English Proficiency
Graduate Study
Graduate Required Tests
U.S. Transfer Recommendation Form

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

5910 USD / year

≈ 5910 USD / year
Out-of-State

5910 USD / year

≈ 5910 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5910 USD / year

≈ 5910 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Special Education, Blindness and Low Vision.

Available Scholarships

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