Program of Study (VIL)

The program begins with one eight-week summer session, while the remainder of the program is delivered through web-based applications and culminates with a student teaching experience in or near the student's local community.

This 61-credit program for teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) provides either initial licensure or an endorsement for the current teacher.

Project Braille Visually Impaired Learner program

Supported by a four year federal grant through the United States Department of Education, Portland State University prepares Teachers of Visually Impaired Learners to become effective teachers in resource rooms, to effectively manage an itinerant caseload or to teach in special school settings.

• Graduate level program for initial Teacher Licensure or Endorsement and Master's Degree
  
• Summer session on PSU campus
• All other classes are web-based
• Comprehensive technology training
• Practica and student teaching arranged in your home area
• Full and partial scholarships available

See also the VIL program prequisites and course descriptions.

Student Program:

Year 1

Year 2

* May be completed on campus at Portland State University or at another university for transfer. For inquiries regarding transfer equivalencies, please contact Dr. James (Blue) Bickford at, bickford@pdx.edu. These courses are optional for those NOT pursuing a Master's Degree.