Orientation and Mobility for Children
Western Michigan UniversityProgram Overview
The Orientation and Mobility for Children 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 for Children 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 15,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Michigan City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Orientation and Mobility for Children 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
- Educating Individuals with Severe Impairments
- Adapted Computer Technology
- Psycho-Social Aspects of Disability
- Physiology and Function of the Eye
- Braille and Other Tactual Communication Systems
- Teaching Math and Specialty Codes
- Teaching Adaptive Communications
- Itinerancy and Effective School Collaboration
- Principles of Low Vision
- Small N Research
- Practice in Low Vision
- Adaptive Sports Activities for VI Children
- Adaptive Art Activities for VI Children
- Assisted Research
- Teaching Children Who Are Visually Impaired
- Practicum in TCVI
- Professional Field Experience
- Teaching for Independent Living
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three recommendations
- Written statement
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,890 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,622 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,890 (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
