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Master of Vision Studies

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
3.5 years
English
Online
Master

About the program

Training for professionals who help people with visual impairments reach education, Employment and travel goals.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: no
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Vision Studies. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: shared core on eye health
Assessment and the effects of visual impairment.

Career outcomes

School districts
Veterans rehabilitation hospitals
Nonprofits
State
Federal and private agencies

Curriculum

Shared core on eye health
Assessment and the effects of visual impairment
Specialty courses differ by track (cane travel
Braille and instruction
Daily living skills or assistive technology)
With a practicum. 37 credits per track.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted
Most 3-year degrees
Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom
Not considered equivalent)
Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT
Letters
Statement of purpose
CV)

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted, Most 3-year degrees, Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom, Not considered equivalent), Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose, CV)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Degree Certificate

How to apply

Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,419 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	College of Education & Human Development
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	37
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3.5 years.