North Carolina Central University and the AER Accreditation Council announce a 30-day public comment period for comments regarding the accreditation review of NCCU's Orientation and Mobility program and NCCU's Teacher of the Visually Impaired program. Comment period will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on December 4, 2026. Send questions or comments to: [email protected]. All comments will be kept in strictest confidence.
Special Education, Visual Impairment, MAT
30-Day Public Comment Period
Program Overview
The MAT in Special Education with a focus on Visual Impairment is a 53-credit hour program for students who do not have an initial teaching license. The program provides students with initial license competencies in teaching reading and math, as well as knowledge of special education. The program also includes courses in braille and braille instruction, the expanded core curriculum, adaptations, digital and tactile literacy tools, and working with families and other professionals to address student needs.
Admission Requirements
The requirements for all applicants are as follows:
- Online graduate admission application
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts of all schools attended (if you earned your degree from a non-U.S. school, please see the international applicant requirements)
- Statement of purpose/personal statement
- The GRE is not required
Application Deadline Dates
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Fall: July 1
International Applicants
- Fall: April 1
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How to Apply
All individuals who would like to apply to an NC Central graduate program (except the law program) must apply using the correct online graduate admission application.