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Methods of Orientation & Mobility

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TBA		 Online 3 $1965 (guest students)
$1050 (current students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1965 (guest students)
$1050 (current students)

Description

This course examines the foundations of learning and teaching orientation and mobility. The weekly lectures provide an introduction to the principles of concept development, spatial orientation, and environmental analysis as these topics relate to independent travel by visually-impaired individuals. In addition, a teacher-guided practicum lab meets for weekly sessions, totaling 120 hours throughout the semester.

Prerequisites

Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

8 / 25

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$1965 (guest students)
$1050 (current students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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