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Graduate Certificate in DeafBlind

Enhance your ability to administer advanced level services to Deafblind students. This online program best prepares educators how to work with this population.

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At a Glance

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
07/25/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:
04/19/2025
Start Date:
05/19/2025

Credits and Tuition Cost (2024-2025)

Credits Required: 12
Cost Per Credit: $753.00

Format

Fully Online

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Graduate Certificate in DeafBlind overview

Program format
Format
Fully Online
Total credits
Total Credits
12
Degree awarded
Degree Awarded

What You'll Learn

The DeafBlind Certificate Program focuses on providing advanced training for early intervention providers, preschool teachers, special education teachers, teachers of the visually impaired, teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing, and rehabilitation counselors. 

Focused area of learning:

  • Communication needs of learners who are DeafBlind
  • Gathering and understanding assessment information
  • Determining learning targets
  • Designing instruction for learner who are DeafBlind
  • Assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication
  • Providing self-help skills

Course Examples

  • IEC 510 Practicum in Early Childhood
  • IEC 547 Addressing Communication Needs of Learners who are DeafBlind
  • IEC 548 Assessment and Intervention Planning for Learners who are DeafBlind
  • BVI 617 Visual Impairment and Multiple Disabilities
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How to Apply

Application Requirements

Standard graduate application requirements apply.

  • Personal Statement - why you want to receive the certificate and any current experiences with learners who are DeafBlind.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation. (Only email addresses required. Our system will email them to upload their reference.)

Admissions Criteria

Program Contact

Jennifer Grisham
Program Director

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
07/25/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:
04/19/2025
Start Date:
05/19/2025

Distance Learning

Licensure & Authorization

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa. 

AUTHORIZATION & LICENSURE INFO
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Student Support

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. These services are available completely online to meet the needs of our online students.

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Fit learning into your busy schedule with no prescribed class times.

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