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About
the San Francisco State University Program:
The San Francisco State University (SFSU) O&M Program
is one of the oldest in the nation, founded in 1966. The Orientation
and Mobility (O&M) Program at San Francisco State University is
nationally approved by The Association for Education and Rehabilitation
of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER). By offering one of the most
comprehensive university programs in the country, SFSU prepares O&M
specialists to become successful professionals with the skills needed
to work with people of any and all ages (infancy through adulthood)
who have visual impairments, including those who have multiple disabilities
and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
SFSU
offers two program options:
Master of Arts Degree in Special Education (specialization in O&M)
California Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential
in O&M
Students are welcome
to enroll in one or both options. The programs overlap significantly,
and by enrolling in both options, there are only an additional 2-3 courses
(6-9 units) added to the single option.
Students can attend
the O&M program on either a full- or part-time basis. Most courses
are held in the evenings and on weekends.
SFSU also offers Dual Certification:
Guide
Dog Mobility and Orientation & Mobility
In addition to
completing one or both of the above options, students may apply to
the Guide Dog Mobility Program to earn dual certification. Many of
the courses taken in the O&M sequence can be applied toward the
guide dog mobility certificate or degree. For more information, click
on the Guide Dog Mobility link on the left.
Teacher
of the Visually Impaired and Orientation & Mobility
In addition to
completing one or both of the above options, students may enroll in
the Teacher of the Visually Impaired (VI) Program to earn dual certification
and the California Education Specialist's Credential in Visual Impairment.
Many of the courses taken in the O&M sequence can be applied toward
the VI credential. For more information, click on the Teacher of the
Visually Impaired link on the left.
Stipends:
Stipend assistance is available to U.S. citizens or
permanent residents enrolled in the program. In most cases, stipend
will cover at least the cost of tuition and books.
For more information, please contact Dr. Sandra Rosen, O&M Program
Coordinator, at mobility@sfsu.edu
Apply to the program!
Doctoral
Studies:
Stipend SFSU and the University of California, Berkeley
offers a joint doctoral program leading to a Ph.D. in Special Education.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Marci Hanson, Coordinator
Joint Doctoral Program, Dept. of Special Education
San Francisco State University
l600 Holloway
San Francisco, CA 94132
Phone: 415-338-6353
Fax: 415-338-0566
E-mail: mjhanson@sfsu.edu
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