Master's in Educational Psychology
Orientation and Mobility
Louisiana Tech University
Orientation and Mobility
Independence is the ability to go where you want, when you want,
without inconvenience
to yourself or others...
~ Dr. Kenneth Jernigan
Do you want to make a difference in the field of blindness? The Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness offers an innovative program through Louisiana Tech University in teaching orientation and mobility (O&M). The M.A. in Educational Psychology with a concentration in orientation and mobility is a 45 credit-hour program that includes daily experiences working with blind people. After completion of the master's program, you are eligible to apply for National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) through the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB).
Some of the courses in the master's program include:
- Introduction to Orientation and Mobility
- Advanced Orientation and Mobility
- Social and Psychological Aspects of Blindness
- Developmental Aspects of Blindness
- Rehabilitation Systems and Issues
- Internship in Orientation and Mobility
Professional Development and Research
Institute on Blindness
"Academic Excellence Dedicated to Blind Empowerment"