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Overview of Deafblindness, Including Psychosocial & Multicultural Perspectives

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TBA		 On-Line LMS Chat Time 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TBA
Location
On-Line LMS Chat Time
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

This course will provide an overview of deafblindness as a unique disability, encompassing learners with a wide range of visual and hearing impairments. Topics will include the range of sensory and learning differences among deafblind learners, the importance of building trusting relationships, touch as a critical component of learning, and the need for collaborative educational teams, and consideration of the array of psychosocial, cultural, and family perspectives.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

On-Line LMS Chat Time

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Staff

Tuition*

$2657 (guest 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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