On-line Graduate Programs

amother

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Mon, Feb 08 2016, 12:15 am

Walden was almost 2 years because I took breaks between courses. The workload was heavy and it was my first online experience so I wasn't used to it. Also, it was in the very beginning of online distance learning for most colleges so the platform wasn't as streamlined as it is today. If you work straight through you can be done in 18 months. The GCU degree program took 28 months working steadily because of the internship and the nature of the graduate program in my particular field.

As far as tuition, it really depends on a lot of factors. What's your major? Are you taking the surplus that student loans offer so you can keep your family afloat while in school? If you're going for education you can always apply for the TEACH grant (4K grant max twice if you'll teach any STEM subject in a high-needs district). That's already $8K down. The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program slices another $17,500 off if you taught for 5 years in a high needs district. With any education program there are ways to end up with virtually no debt down the line. Especially if you're already satisfying the teaching stipulations as you complete the degree program.

Kugglegirl

Mon, Feb 08 2016, 12:38 am

Graduate programs in Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Orientation and Mobility, Adult Vision Rehabilitation, Low Vision Specialist.

There is a high need for people in these professions. There is a severe shortage of trained professionals.

Most programs have 30%-100% tuition scholarships through OSEP federal funding.

There is a funded PhD program for VI professionals in the early stages of their careers as well.

Most programs in my profession are on-line with face to face over the summer. Here are links to the NY area programs. One of the NY area programs, I think either Dominican or Hunter has all their face to face on Sunday to accommodate for Shabbos Observant participants.

The program at Salus has face to face over the summer & is located near a frum community.

If you want to look for other programs in your state or your country, use this link.
http://tsbvi.edu/professional-.....ctory

You can PM me to discuss.

Kugglegirl

New York

Dominican College

470 Western Hwy
Orangeburg, NY 10962

Contact: Dr. Charles Farnsworth
Phone: 845-848-4084
Email: charles.farnsworth@dc.edu
Visually impaired*
Graduate – Certification/licensure only
Graduate – Master’s level
Academic year
Summer
Distance learning via combination approaches
URL: http://dc.edu/academics.aspx?id=374
*Financial support is available through traineeships, scholarships, or other financial aid.
*VI teacher training via distance learning requires periodic visits to campus on Sundays.

Hunter College of the City University of New York

Dept of Special Education
695 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10021

Contact: Dr. Rosanne Silberman
Phone: 212-772-4740
Email:
Contact: Dr. Ellen Trief
Phone: 212-772-4110
Email:
Contact: Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Phone: 212-772-4741
Email:
Visually impaired
Multiply impaired
Deafblind
Orientation and mobility
Rehabilitation teaching
Graduate – Certification/licensure only
Graduate – Master’s level*
Academic year
Distance learning via internet
URL: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/sch.....aired
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlWcC6pLVtE
*Financial support is available through traineeships, scholarships, or other financial aid.

Teachers College, Columbia University

Program for Educators of Learners with Blindness and Visual Impairments
Department of Health and Behavior Studies
Teachers College
525 West 120th Street, Box 223
New York, NY 10027

Contact: Peg Cummins, Ph.D.
Phone: 212- 678-3878
Email: pc2311@columbia.edu
Multiple disabilities
Visually impaired*
Graduate – Master’s level
Graduate – Doctoral level*
Summer
Academic year
Distance learning via the internet
Distance learning via outreach
Distance learning via combination of methods
URL: http://www.tc.columbia.edu/hbs.....rment
* Financial support is available through traineeships, scholarships, or other financial aid.

Pennsylvania

Salus University
College of Education and Rehabilitation
Elkins Park Campus
8360 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Department Phone: 215-780-1360

TVI Masters and Certificate Programs Contact: Dr. Brooke Smith, Director
Phone: 215-780-1501
Email:
Low Vision Rehabilitation Masters and Certificate Programs Contact:
Dr. Duane Geruschat and Kerry Lueders, Program Co-Director
Phone: 215-780-1360
Email: and
O&M Masters and Certificate Programs Contact: Dr. Fabiana Perla, Director
Phone: 215-780-1367
Email:
Vision Rehabilitation Teaching Masters and Certificate Programs Contact:
Lachelle Smith, Director
Phone: 215-780-1360
Email:
National Leadership Consortium for Sensory Disabilities Contact:
Dr. Kathleen M. Huebner, Director and Associate Dean
Phone: 215-780-1361
Email:
Orientation and mobility*
Multiply impaired*
Visually impaired*
Rehabilitation teaching*
Graduate – Certification/licensure only*
Graduate – Master’s level*
Distance learning via the internet
Distance learning via combination methods
Summer*
Institute for face-to-face courses*
Academic year*
URL: www.salus.edu/
Note: The TVI, VRT and O&M Programs have been reviewed and approved by AERBVI. AER does not approve LVR programs. Salus University, College of Education and Rehabilitation is approved by Middle States Commission of Higher Education.
*Financial support is nearly always available through federal grants/traineeships, scholarships, or other financial aid.