Program Overview
The Orientation and Mobility at Western Michigan University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Orientation and Mobility programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 27,096 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,432 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Michigan City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Orientation and Mobility programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Services for Persons with Disabilities\', \'Psycho-Social Aspects of Disability\', \'Medical and Functional Aspects of Disability\', \'Physiology and Function of the Eye\', \'Orientation and Mobility for Children\', \'Introduction to Methods of Orientation and Mobility\', \'Electronic Devices\', \'Principles of Low Vision\', "Small \'N\' Research: Design and Analysis", \'Gerontology - Orientation and Mobility and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy\', \'Issues in Independent Travel\', \'Practice in Low Vision\', \'Assisted or Independent Research\', \'Principles of Orientation and Mobility\', \'Practicum in Orientation and Mobility\', \'Professional Field Experience\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An official transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended, except WMU, must be sent directly to Western Michigan University.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,096 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,432 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,096 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,432 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Western Michigan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, United States
public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
