Graduate Certificate in Orientation and Mobility

About this programme

This program prepares students to teach all age ranges of individuals who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely and efficiently through their environment. Completion of the program will allow students to apply for certification with the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS). For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website A new cohort starts every other year, and begins in the summer of even years (e.g., 2024, 2026). The Graduate Certiicate in O&M is 15 credits. Starting Summer: July, Even year (e.g. 2024, 2026) EPSE 514: Advanced Orientation and Mobility Techniques (6 Credits) On-campus, 5 weeks | mid-July to mid-August; M-F; 5 hrs/day (allows for built in break and travel time) First Winter: September, Even year (e.g. 2024, 2026) EPSE 537: Programming in Orientation and Mobility (3 credits) Online, 13 weeks | September–December Second Winter: January, Odd year (e.g. 2025, 2027) EPSE 538: Seminar in Orientation and Mobility (3 credits) Online, 13 weeks | January–April Start date and length dependent on placement after course completion EPSE 598: Internship (3 credits) In the field | 350-hour internship For individuals who do not have background in visual impairment with accompanying approved university courses that meet the pre-requisites, 9 additional credit hours of coursework, plus completion of a self-study program in braille reading and writing, are required.