Overview

The Orientation and Mobility program offered by Drexel University is typically conducted one-on-one, tailored to each individual, and includes skills such as effective use of the individual’s remaining senses, concept development, orientation skills, problem-solving skills, use of a long cane or other mobility systems, instruction in the use of optical and/or electronic devices, and travel in a variety of settings including the use of public transportation when appropriate.

Key Facts

O&M specialists teach children and adults with blindness or vision impairments critical skills to remain oriented in their environment as well as specific mobility skills to travel safely, efficiently and as independently as possible within the home, at school, at work and in the community.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Education & Rehabilitation
Clinical & Functional Implications of Visual Impairment
Psychological & Social Implications of Visual Impairment
Critical Analysis of Research
Neurological Visual Impairments in Children
Braille

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of $138.00 is required. Payment may be made through the GradCAS application portal.
Transcripts: All applicants are responsible for having official transcripts for every college or university attended sent directly to GradCAS centralized application service, regardless of whether a degree has been received from that particular institution or not. Please note, a transcript marked "issued to student" is not acceptable, even when delivered in a sealed envelope.
Letters of Reference: Applications must include three letters of reference highlighting your academic and professional skills and addressing applicant qualities in relation to working in the field of blindness and low vision, education and/or rehabilitation. Please follow the directions for submitting letters of reference through the GradCAS application portal.

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

17179 USD / year

≈ 17179 USD / year
Out-of-State

17179 USD / year

≈ 17179 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17179 USD / year

≈ 17179 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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