Program Availability
The online Visual Impairment Graduate Licensure program is open to eligible students in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories). The program is closed to students residing in countries other than the U.S. except for U.S. military and State Department personnel and their family members with APO/FPO addresses.
Why Earn an Online Visual Impairment Licensure Program at Indiana State?
Our online Visual Impairment Graduate Licensure program is made possible by the Promoting Achievement for Students with Sensory Loss (PASS) grant, which is funded by the Indiana Department of Education through the Blumberg Center at Indiana State University.
Benefit from a Program Designed for Indiana Teachers
The online Visual Impairment Non-Degree License Program for Exceptional Needs is designed for Indiana teachers seeking the knowledge and skills needed to successfully work with students who are blind or have low vision.
This 16-credit-hour graduate program may be completed in 24 months of study. Students begin in spring and follow the program sequence (spring: 3 credits; summer: 3 credits; fall: 3 credits; spring: 3 credits; summer: 3 credits; fall: 1 credit). Coursework from other colleges/universities in the area of blind/low vision does not count toward completion of the program.
This is a blended online program. All courses are offered online with required face-to-face classes and weekend seminars.
Licensure Information
Representations on licensing apply to licensing in the state of Indiana only. Individuals outside of Indiana need to check with their local licensing authority to determine reciprocity between their state and Indiana. For important information, visit Licensure or Certification Information.
Learn from Our Excellent Faculty
As a graduate student in the Visual Impairment Licensure Program, you will benefit from classes taught by dedicated faculty mentors with years of expertise and experience working as itinerant teachers. All hold advanced degrees and participate in various professional development opportunities to stay on top of the latest trends.
What You’ll Learn in the Visual Impairment Graduate Licensure Program
The Visual Impairment Licensure Program requires 16 credit hours of coursework to be completed over the course of 2 years. Courses include study in assessment procedures, reading and transcribing braille, and instructional accommodations for students with visual impairments.
The program is primarily offered through distance learning. However, there are several weekend components. The PASS Project provides a hotel room for students living more than 50 miles from the meeting room space.
Career Possibilities for Visual Impairment Graduates
Our Visual Impairment Licensure Program prepares teachers to take the Visual Impairment Licensure Test and fulfill the requirements to add Visual Impairment to their Indiana Teaching License.
Accreditation
Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
All educator licensure programs and related school programs at Indiana State University are accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Admission Requirements
Applicant must hold a current Indiana Instructional License.
Applicant must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; - or - a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level.
Applicant must submit a current resume or curriculum vitae including employment information and work experience.
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required for admission to this program.
A new cohort of students starts each Spring semester. Applications are due by December 20, with notification of decision by January 5 for admittance in the Spring. Failure to submit all admission materials in a timely manner can delay the admission decision.
How to Apply
Listed below are application instructions for the online Visual Impairment Graduate Licensure program. Returning ISU students must apply for re-admission if they have not attended Indiana State University for more than two calendar years.
Application Instructions
Complete Indiana State University’s online application for admission.
Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the college attended to: Graduate Admissions, Indiana State University, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809. E-transcripts should be sent to admissions@applegatearchitects.com.
Submit a nonrefundable application fee of $45.00 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $65.00 (international students) payable by Visa, MasterCard, or check or money order payable to Indiana State University. Submit payment to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809.
Submit a copy of your Indiana teaching license(s) as part of the online application process.
Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae as part of the online application process.
Submit a copy of your criminal history check if not currently working in an Indiana school district or special education cooperative as part of the online application process.
A new cohort of students starts each Spring semester. Applications are due by December 20, with notification of decision by January 5 for admittance in the Spring. Failure to submit all admission materials in a timely manner can delay the admission decision.
Next Steps
Once admitted, students receive notification from the University as well as their University ID number needed to activate their University Username on the MyISU Portal. The Portal offers access to online registration, University records, and other important University services, including email and University announcements.
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