Graduate College

The Graduate College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5242 USA
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Assistive Technology for Individuals with Blindness or Visual Impairment- Graduate Certificate

Assistive Technology for Individuals with Blindness or Visual Impairment (Graduate Certificate)

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  Application deadlines

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 Application deadline: Rolling admissions, students can apply any semester up to one week before census.

 

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  Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.

 

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  Graduate test

This program does not require a graduate test.

Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.

 

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  Recommendations

This program require three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.

 

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  Written statement

Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:

Summarize your experiences in academic, professional, research, creative, or scholarly activities, and indicate how these experiences make you an ideal candidate for graduate study in your selected program. Also address how these activities align with the strengths of your chosen program and faculty, and with your professional goals, including future job positions.  

 

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  Previous written work

This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

 

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  Other program materials

This program does not require any other program materials to be submitted.

 

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  Transcript requirement

An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.

 

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  Additional information

This graduate certificates does not qualify for federal financial aid unless taken in conjunction with a Master's or Doctoral degree program.

If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.

Western Michigan University's Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies — College of Health and Human Services

 

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