Program Overview
The Special Education - Visual Impairment at University of South Carolina Upstate is a MEd programme in Education over 48 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 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 Special Education - Visual Impairment 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Spartanburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education - Visual Impairment 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
- Functional Low Vision Assessment and Intervention
- Literacy Braille Reading and Writing
- Visual Impairment and Multiple Disabilities
- Nemeth Code Braille
- Assessment and Educational Methods for Learners with Visual Impairment
- Practicum in Special Education Visual Impairment
- Nature of Visual Impairment
- Anatomy, Physiology and Disorders of the Visual System
- Assistive and Instructional Technology for Learners with Visual Impairment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application, application fee, residency form with all requested information and supporting documents.\xc2\xa0
- Transcripts: Individuals seeking admission must provide official transcripts showing all post-secondary course work attempted and the award of the baccalaureate or higher degree by an accredited college or university. Official transcripts verifying all previous college-level course work are required for the University\'s records. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to USC Upstate or delivered in a sealed envelope bearing a registrar\'s stamp.
- Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation using forms provided in the application packet.\xc2\xa0
- Official Test Scores: Submission of either the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is acceptable. Note: GRE and MAT scores are valid for five years.\xc2\xa0
- Valid Teacher Certificate
- Personal Statement: Applicants are required to submit a 1-2 page personal statement that describes their academic and/or other interests. 7. Proof of immunization for measles (rubeola) and German measles (rubella) if born after Dec. 31, 1956.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Carolina Upstate 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 University of South Carolina Upstate
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, United States
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a public university in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. It has a Spartanburg postal address. Founded in 1967 and formerly known as University...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-09
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
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