Program Overview
The Rehabilitation Teaching and Orientation and Mobility at Hunter College is a MSEd programme in Education, 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 education. 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 Rehabilitation Teaching and 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Rehabilitation Teaching and Orientation and Mobility programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Issues and Practices in Educating Students with Disabilities
- Medical Aspects and Educational Implications of Visual Impairments
- Education and Rehabilitation of Individuals with Visual Impairments
- Braille Literacy and Communication Skills for Learners with Visual Impairments
- Assistive Technology for Learners with Visual Impairments
- Principles and Practices in Orientation and Mobility for Teachers of Learners with Visual Impairments
- Skills and Techniques for Rehabilitation Teaching I
- Skills and Techniques for Rehabilitation Teaching II
- Principles of Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living Rehabilitation for Adults with Visual Impairments
- Internship I: Rehabilitation Teaching for Individuals with Visual Impairments
- Internship II: Rehabilitation Teaching for Individuals with Visual Impairments
- Intermediate Orientation and Mobility
- Advanced Orientation and Mobility
- Orientation and Mobility: Internship/Seminar
- Intermediate Orientation and Mobility: Lab and Seminar
- Advanced Orientation and Mobility Lab and Seminar
- Medical Aspects of Disability
- Counseling with the Aging
- Counseling Skills and Interviewing Techniques
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0, plus teacher of the blind and visually impaired teaching certificate.
- A master\xc2\x92s degree with a GPA of at least 3.5.
- Evidence of acceptable written languages skills.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Evidence of work, volunteer or personal experience with individuals with visual impairments.
- An interview with a special education faculty member.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hunter College 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 Hunter College
Hunter College
New York City, New York
Hunter College is a public university in New York City, United States. It is one of the constituent colleges of the City University of New York, and offers studies in more than one hundred...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English