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Bachelor of Arts Education in Special Education with Concentration in Visual Impairment

Kaplan Group - Arizona State University - West Valley Campus

USA,Arizona

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 35,430/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Arizona

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1984

Total Students: 4,929 +

Int. Students: 287 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306, United States

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts Education in Special Education with Concentration in Visual Impairment

Program Overview

The BAE program in special education with a concentration in visual impairment provides a strong foundation in evidence-based, high-leverage practices in special education. The visual impairment concentration focuses on diagnostic assessment, orientation and mobility skills, and specific teaching methodologies for students with visual impairments. It includes a strong focus on assistive technology to advance learning in the classroom and in daily life.

Students are taught to collaborate with parents, classroom teachers and related service personnel to meet the needs of learners with visual impairments. The curriculum is aligned with Arizona and national standards consistent with the Council for Exceptional Children.

Starting in Term 5, the program is delivered in partnership with the Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix, Arizona. Courses are taught by faculty associates from FBC and full-time ASU faculty to provide candidates with theoretical and practical perspectives on teaching and learning for individuals with visual impairments.

Professional experiences take place at the Foundation for Blind Children and within a local school district, providing experiences that prepare students to teach in both self-contained and inclusive settings.

Graduates earn an institutional recommendation from ASU for Arizona teacher certification in Visually Impaired Special Education, birth-grade 12 and Mild-Moderate Disabilities Special Education, K-12, and an endorsement in Structured English Immersion, preK-12, from the Arizona Department of Education. In order to teach in an Arizona public school, graduates must pass the appropriate professional knowledge and/or subject knowledge educator exams: National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open
may 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 35,430 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Kaplan Group - Arizona State University - West Valley Campus

CAD 21,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

New American University (NAmU) Scholarship

Guide to awards for admitted undergraduate first-year students who meet all criteria

Polytechnic campus, West Valley campus	minimum $10,000; maximum $20,000, renewable annually*
Downtown Phoenix campus, Tempe campus	minimum $7,000; maximum $16,000, renewable annually*
High school GPA (on a scale of 4.00)	Awarded to students with GPA 3.01+ and a higher English level
English language test score or test exemption	Awarded to students with above IELTS 6.5 \| TOEFL 68 \| DET 110 and a higher GPA

Guide to awards for admitted undergraduate transfer students who meet all criteria

Polytechnic campus, West Valley campus	minimum $6,000; maximum $14,000, renewable annually up to 2 years*
Downtown Phoenix campus, Tempe campus	minimum $3,000; maximum $10,000, renewable annually up to 2 years*
High school GPA (on a scale of 4.00)	Awarded to students with GPA 3.00+ and above IELTS 6.5 \| TOEFL 76 \| DET 115
English language test score or test exemption	Awarded to students with above IELTS 6.0 \| TOEFL 63 \| DET 105 and GPA 3.50+

Conditionally admitted students receive any NAmU award on passing English Language Program Advanced 2 level with minimum 84% or B overall grade

Graduate merit-based scholarships

Academic college or program	Eligibility guide	Award deducted from tuition
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering	Awarded to students with GPA 3.50+ (or 88+/100) and above IELTS 7.0 \| TOEFL 90 \| DET 125 or English test exemption	minimum $6,000; maximum $10,000
MS Computer Science		minimum $6,000; maximum $8,000
W. P. Carey School of Business	Awarded to students with GPA 3.50+	$2,500
W. P. Carey School of Business	Admitted students can apply for a 2-semester W. P. Carey award	average $3,000–$5,000
Thunderbird School of Global Management	Awarded to students with GPA 3.50+	minimum $5,000; maximum $10,000
Thunderbird School of Global Management	Students can additionally submit an MGM Thunderbird scholarship request form when they appy for admission	average $21,000; maximum $30,000
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law	Admitted LLM students can apply after accepting their offer	average $5,000
All other colleges	Awarded to students with GPA 3.50+ and above IELTS 7.0 \| TOEFL 90 \| DET 125 or English test exemption	$5,000

Graduate students who are admitted with deficiencies must meet the deficiencies in order to become eligible for a scholarship award.

ASU-USA Pathways admission and progression scholarships

Admitted students are guaranteed $8,500 awarded for the 3-semester program, or $3,600 for 1-semester. Earned Pathways students are eligible for the scholarship in their first full Pathways session after they gain full admission. On successful completion of ASU-USA Pathways, students with GPA 3.25+ are awarded an ASU bachelor’s program tuition scholarship of $5,000, renewable annually.*

Kaplan International award

Students who do not meet the criteria for an ASU scholarship may be eligible for a Kaplan-funded partial scholarship (average $2,000) if they are unconditionally admitted to a bachelor’s or master’s degree. For undergraduates, the Kaplan award is given each semester until completion of their first spring semester at ASU. After that, if the student has no NAmU scholarship, the Kaplan award will be renewed* by ASU for 6 or 7 additional semesters. For graduates, Kaplan-funded awards are not renewable.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.