Graduate Certificate in DeafBlind

College of Education

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

Format

Fully Online

Total Credits

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

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

Standard graduate admission requirements apply.

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Program Contact

Jennifer Grisham

Program Director

jennifer.grisham-brown@uky.edu

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.

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