Division on Visual Impairments

VIDBE Quarterly Volume 60(3)

A quarterly newsletter from the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Visual Impairments containing practitioner tips for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and other professionals.

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Visual Impairment Training Program (VITP) The Graduate and Licensure Programs in Special Education with an emphasis in Visual Impairment are distance education programs. Courses are offered through a combination of on-campus weekend /summer classes and on-line study, allow- ing students to continue working during the school year. All candidates must complete a minimum 350 hour internship in their specialty area. The VITP is aligned with the mission of NCCU and the professional standards and beliefs in the field of visual impairment and blindness. Coursework is based on the knowledge and skills identified by the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC), the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP), and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruc- tion. The course of study covers all aspects of instruction including: Learning to read and write braille and to teach braille reading Learning about eye conditions and their implications for education Learning to perform Functional Vision Assessments and Learning Media Assessments Learning about orientation and mobility Learning about access technology Learning about methods of teaching children who are blind or have low vision Learning to teach the use of optical devices to children with low vision Learning how to incorporate areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum for stu- dents with visual impairments. M.Ed. and MAT Visual Impairment North Carolina Central University School of Education 700 Cecil Street, Durham, NC 27707 919-530-5346 phone • 919-530-5353 fax www.nccu.edu/soe/vitp.cfm All students must be admitted to the NCCU School of Education Graduate Programs in addi- tion to being admitted to the VITP. The VITP will recommend for graduate admis- sion those applicants who present evidence of their ability to do graduate work with distinction. Such evidence includes: Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field such as rehabilitation counseling, soci- ology, or psychology Although not required, experience in the vis- ual impairment/blindness field, related field, or demonstrates knowledge of the field of visual impairment and blindness is preferred. A minimum GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate work as shown on official university tran- scripts. Suitable, motivated candidates with slightly lower GPAs may be accepted on a conditional basis. Successful GRE score Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess professional performance and comment on potential teaching ability. A writing sample indicating the applicant's ability to write in a clear, concise, and profes- sional manner. A personal interview with members of the VITP faculty. UNCONDITIONAL ADMISSION Application for the Master's programs are available at: http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/ applynow.cfm LICENSURE ADD‐ON ALSO AVAILABLE 87

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