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How to Apply
In addition to the criteria listed below, applicants must also meet general graduate admission requirements.
- Transcripts. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. A 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required.
- Two Letters of Recommendation. Emphasis should be on academic and professional references.
- Statement of Interest and Intent (Required Writing Sample). Submit a two-part essay:
- Explain your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate studies (approximately 300 words).
- Indicate your specific interest in deafblindness, and discuss the type of work you would be a good teacher of students with deafblindness (at least 1,200 words).
- This statement will be reviewed for both your overall message and your ability to write at the graduate level. Proofread your writing carefully; it is ranked according to its clarity, grammar, and syntax.
- Personal Interview with Program Coordinator. When the Office of Graduate Admissions has notified us of your completed application, we will contact qualified candidates to arrange an interview (either in person or via teleconference).
Deadlines & Cost
Deadlines: June 15 for fall admissions
Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.
Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the Graduate Program Cost Calculator.
Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit the Bursar's website.
Curriculum
Required Courses (15 Credits)
- VISN 670 - Overview of Deafblindness, Including Psychosocial and Multicultural Perspectives 3 Credit(s)
- VISN 671 - Communication for Deafblind Learners, Including Personalized Literacy 3 Credit(s)
- VISN 672 - Instructional Design and Assessment of Learners with Deafblindness 3 Credit(s)
- VISN 673 - High-Quality Instructional Practices for Learners with Deafblindness: Building Trust, Interactions, and Independence 3 Credit(s)
- VISN 674 - Assistive Technology for People who are Deafblind: Barriers and Solutions 3 Credit(s)
For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.
Graduation Criteria
Complete 15 credits from five required courses.
Minimum Grade: Each course requires a minimum grade of B-.
Statute of limitations: Three years
Contact
Graduate Program Director Laura Bozeman
laura.bozeman@umb.edu
781.588.4274
Program Coordinator Callie Brusegaard
callie.brusegaard@umb.edu
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