Visually Impaired Certificate

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Purpose (Standard Certificate)

This special program for standard teacher certification in Visually Impaired is expected to be completed in two consecutive summer sessions. The program is comprised of two components and limited to 15 students each. For further information, please contact the College of Education, 918-444-3700.

Specialty Accreditation

NSU’s educator preparation programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), www.caepnet.org, (1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036-1023, 202-223-0077), and the Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (840 Research Parkway, Suite 455, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, 405-522-5399), www.ok.gov/oeqa

Visually Impaired Certificate

OSRHE Program Code: 122
CIP Code: 131009
Certificate Code: 6871

Visually Impaired Certificate

Students should plan to complete the certificate program in two consecutive summers. This special program for standard teacher certification in Visually Impaired is expected to be completed in two consecutive summer sessions. The program is comprised of two components and will be limited to 15 students each.

Complete 18 hours from the following

SPED 5330 - Seminar in Education of Exceptional Children
Complete 6 hours of SPED 5333 with the following topics:
- Instructional Strategies and Technology for Students with Visual Impairment
- Practicum in Visual Impairments
SPED 5453 - Contemporary Issues in Special Education Specific to Visual Impairments
SPED 5543 - Seminar Individual Studies
Complete 3 hours of SPED 5543 with the following topic:
- Eye/Vision Conditions and Problems in the Visually Impaired)
SPED 5563 - Field Studies in Spec Ed
Complete 6 hours of SPED 5563 with the following topics:
- Introduction to Braille
- Orientation and Mobility for the Classroom Teacher

Credential Requirements

As a prerequisite for program admission, candidates must hold or be eligible to hold a standard teaching certificate or teaching license or be eligible for an alternative certification program with a plan of study for certification on file with NSU’s Office of Teacher Certification. All candidates seeking certification need to take the state certification test for visual impairment at the completion of the program. If seeking certification in any state other than Oklahoma, it is recommended that individuals contact the appropriate State Department for guidelines so they can be built into the program.

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