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Mar 10, 2025
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Graduate Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Blind and Visually Impaired: Orientation and Mobility - Advanced Certificate
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Program Coordinator
L. Beth Brady
(212) 772-4229
929 West
lbrady@hunter.cuny.edu
Program Advisor
Grace Ambrose
(212) 772-4741
1140 West
gambrose@hunter.cuny.edu
This post-master’s, advanced certificate program (Academic Plan: ORMOB-AC) is designed to prepare rehabilitation teachers who have academy certification and/or NYS certification in Blind and Visually Impaired. Graduates of this program will be eligible to obtain national certification from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) as orientation and mobility specialists. This program does not lead to NYS certification.
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Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0, plus teacher of the blind and visually impaired teaching certificate.
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A master’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5 in rehabilitation teaching or teacher of the blind and visually impaired with a GPA of at least 3.5. - Evidence of acceptable written languages skills.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Evidence of work, volunteer or personal experience with individuals with visual impairments.
- An interview with a special education faculty member.
International applicants who need an F-1 or J-1 Visa are not currently eligible for this program. Progress Standards
- Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
- No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F(WU) in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
- Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
- Key Course Performance Standards
- Students must receive a grade of at least a B in certain key program courses. (to be determined by programs, labeled in CUNY First, and noted in the catalog)
- Students who receive a grade of F/WU in certain key program courses may not continue in the program (to be determined by programs, labeled in CUNY First, and noted in the catalog).
Course of Study
Academic Plan ORMOB-AC Total Credits 20 Exit Requirements
An overall GPA of 3.0 |
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