马塞诸斯州大学波士顿

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Assistive Technology for Individuals with Visual Impairments Certificate

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Learn how to support people with blindness and low vision to use technology for work, 学校, 和日常生活.

马塞诸斯州大学波士顿's Assistive Technology for Individuals with Visual Impairments Certificate prepares you for a career as an Assistive technology (AT) instructional specialists. AT instructional specialists work to enhance access to technology for people with blindness and visual impairment. AT specialists recommend various technologies to support people with vision loss in their daily functioning, 学术工作, 和职业.

Graduates work in a variety of vocational, 业余的, 教育, and independent living settings to support people with visual impairment to meet their technology needs.

Certificate Requirements

Candidates progress through a sequence of coursework and field-based experiences to fulfill eligibility requirements as prescribed by the Academy for Certification of 愿景 Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP).

Application Requirements

Candidates complete the 马塞诸斯州大学波士顿 application and submit two letters of recommendation. Applications to start in the fall are due June 1.

联系

For more information about the AT certificate program, contact Dr. 劳拉·勃兹曼 (617.287.4385)或Dr. Rachael Sessler Trinkowsky.

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如何申请

Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program-specific requirements:

  • 成绩单. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. A 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required.
  • Three Letters of Recommendation. Emphasis should be on academic and professional references.
  • Statement of Interest and Intent (Required Writing Sample). Submit a two-part essay:
    • Explain your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate studies (approximately 300 words).
    • Indicate your specific interest in Assistive Technology, and discuss the type of work you would like to do in this field (at least 1,200字).
    • This statement will be reviewed for both your overall message and your ability to write at the graduate level. Proofread your writing carefully; it is ranked according to its clarity, grammar, and syntax.
  • Personal Interview with 教师 Member. When the Office of Graduate 招生 has notified us of your completed application, we will contact qualified candidates to arrange an interview (either in person or via teleconference).

最后期限 & 成本

最后期限: 6月1日秋季开学

申请费: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. 马塞诸斯州大学波士顿 alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.

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课程

Required Courses (28 Credits)


  • VISN 603 - Braille I 3 信用(s)
  • VISN 604 - Eye Anatomy and Disease 3 信用(s)
  • VISN 605 - Clinical and Functional Assessment of 愿景 3 信用(s)
  • VISN 660 - Introduction to Assistive Technology for People with Visual Impairments 3 信用(s)
  • VISN 661 - Assistive Technology Assessment and Instruction for People with Visual Impairments 4 信用(s)
  • VISN 662 - Configuration and Exploration of Assistive Technology solutions for People with Visual Impairments 4 信用(s)
  • VISN 663 - Technological Methods of Accessibility and Accommodations for People with Visual Impairments 4 信用(s)
  • VISN 669 - Assistive Technology for People with Visual Impairments Practicum 4 信用(s)

Graduation Criteria

Program Requirements


Complete 28 credits from eight required courses. Those who have a background in visual impairment may be eligilbe to waive up to 9 credits.

Statute of limitations: 三年

联系

Graduate Program Director 劳拉·勃兹曼
劳拉.勃兹曼:不知道.edu
617.287.4385

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