Orientation and Mobility

University of Kentucky

United States of America, Lexington

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University of Kentucky

United States of America , Lexington

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 75

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 53,014 / year

Next Intake 21-Aug-2023

Orientation and Mobility

About

Do you want to help people who are blind and visually impaired, work outside, and be in a high-demand field? Orientation and Mobility (O&M) may be the career for you!

Disciplines

College of Education

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to the Graduate School must have obtained a baccalaureate degree, prior to the start of the term for which s/he is admitted, from a fully accredited U.S. institution of higher learning or from a recognized foreign institution. An accredited U.S. institution is one that is accredited by the appropriate regional agency (Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Southern or Western Association of Colleges and Schools). A recognized foreign institution is an institution that is recognized by that nation's Ministry of Education or similar authority as a postsecondary, academic degree-granting institution.
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School. Individual departments may require higher grade point averages.
Submission of scores on the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) unless their chosen program indicates otherwise. The Graduate School has no minimum GRE score requirement; individual programs may set specific score requirements and in some cases may require the advanced portion of the GRE.
International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The University of Kentucky requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). For IELTS, a minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required. Students may also use the Duolingo English Test (only tests taken after July 15, 2019 will be accepted. The minimum score will be 115, and students recommended for admission may also be interviewed by a CESL evaluator. TOEFL essentials may also be used and the minimum overall score is 9.
Domestic applicants (U.S. citizens or resident aliens) must pay a $65 application fee; international applicants must pay a $75 fee. The application fee is non-refundable.

Career

Changing lives through education and independence.

The Master of Arts Program in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) prepares individuals to provide instruction related to knowledge and skills for independent travel for children and adults with visual impairments. These learning and instructional topics include:

Use of canes, dog guides, and adaptive mobility devices
GPS and assistive technology
Advanced travel for complex environments.

The graduate program addresses a critical shortage of qualified O&M specialists throughout Kentucky and nationally. Professionals in O&M are often employed in school districts, rehabilitation agencies, and Veterans Administration (VA) Hospitals.

Designed to be flexible and responsive to your learning needs:

Hybrid, part-time program
Evening courses online
Select face-to-face weekends
One intensive face-to-face summer
Internship options at a variety of locations
Complete the program in as little as two years

Contact the program to learn more about possible tuition support funded through the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE).

The Master of Arts Program in Orientation and Mobility is approved by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The curriculum for this program is aligned to ACVREP standards and competency requirements and will begin pursing AER accreditation.