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Braille I

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
5/27/25 - 8/21/25
TBA		 Online 3 $1740 (guest students)
$1050 (current students)
Date
5/27/25 - 8/21/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1740 (guest students)
$1050 (current students)

Description

This course prepares participants to teach the reading and writing of Grade 2 Braille. Students learn to write literary Braille using both a Perkins Brailler and a slate and stylus. Topics include reading-readiness, tracking, tactile discrimination, and reading methods.

Prerequisites

Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program

Registration Opens March 3

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

5/27/2025 - 8/21/2025

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Wendy Buckley

Tuition*

$1740 (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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