Become a certified teacher who will help blind and visually impaired learners reach their full potential.
The Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education will equip you with the specialized knowledge and hands-on experiences needed to thrive as a new teacher.
Fully aligned with the Pennsylvania Department of Education standards, the curriculum will prepare you for state certification to teach in preK-12 classrooms.
The Pitt program features a TVI graduate certificate (29 credits) whose courses lead to state certification and the option to add on a master’s degree in education for an additional six credits (35 credits total).
The program is offered in a hybrid format, with most courses online and a limited number of workshops in person. Students also complete a student-teaching experience for a semester in a school district.