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Education Standards and Practices Board and Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP). In addition to following evidence-based practices,
improvements in the courses are made as a result of the students' feedback and
community needs.
Degrees Offered
The University of North Dakota offers a Master's of Education (M.Ed.) degree
and Master's of Science (M.S.) degree in Special Education with a specialization
in Visual Impairment.
• The M.Ed. degree is designed for individuals seeking initial licensure.
• The M.S. degree is designed for those who already hold a teaching license.
UND recently met approval requirements to offer a Certificate in Visual
Impairment at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• The Certificate in Visual Impairment at the graduate level provides essential
skills and practical knowledge for supporting individuals with visual
impairments in educational and community settings. It meets an unfilled
need for individuals with a bachelor's degree to obtain skills and knowledge
about visual impairments. The certificate is dual credit, meaning credits
count towards a certificate, and a master's degree at UND.
• The Certificate in Visual Impairment at the undergraduate level provides a
pathway for therapists, medical personnel, parents, childcare providers, and
