Program Requirements
This master's program is designed to prepare teachers who will work with students who are visually impaired. Typically, the duration of this program should be three semesters. However, if a student enters the master of arts program in special education without a current teacher licensure, she or he is required to complete additional (separate) admission requirements and course requirements listed under Professional Teacher Education. The program consists of the required courses and practicum requirements agreed upon by the student and advisor. Students with licensure from a state other than Colorado may be required to take additional coursework to meet Colorado Professional Teacher Education standards. Provided some prior coursework has been completed in visual impairment (VI), students may complete licensure and degree requirements in a minimum of 46 semester hours if they desire licensure in education of students who are visually impaired only. A minimum of 61 semester hours is required to complete requirements in both visually impaired and orientation and mobility if no prior coursework in VI has been completed. It is preferable for students to enroll fall semester.