Master of Science in Education / Special Education, Blindness & Low Vision
Missouri State University

Program Details

You can become a champion for those with vision challenges through the Master of Science in Education / Special Education, Blindness & Low Vision from MSU. This online gifted and special education master’s degree provides research-based instruction for assessment and targeted programming.

Besides emphasizing Braille instruction, your online special education coursework covers the use of educational technology to support those with blindness or low vision. Other topics of study include the following:

  • Principles of orientation and mobility
  • Low vision: anatomy and physiology of the eye
  • Independent living skills for people with blindness or low vision
  • Application of technology in special education

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Missouri State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Criminal Background Check