We are lucky in Pennsylvania to have three accredited colleges and universities that prepare students to become teachers of the visually impaired, orientation and mobility specialists and rehabilitation specialists. The VI program is the only undergraduate program of its kind in Pennsylvania. It operates in conjunction with the elementary education program.
Students complete all elementary education certification requirements.
In addition, field based experiences are provided in both an elementary education classroom and in a setting serving students with visual impairments. The programs encompasses a rich mixture of classroom, laboratory, clinical, research, and field-based learning geared toward meeting professional preparation needs in the field of vision impairment. In addition a variety of short-term continuing education programs are offered. Masters of Science and Certification Programs in Low Vision Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility and Rehabilitation Teaching. Masters of Education and Certificate Program in Education of Children and Youth with Visual and Multiple Impairments.