Next Application Date
Rolling Admissions
Credits
26
Pacing
Part-Time
Format
Hybrid
Type of Program
Graduate Certificate
Advance Your Expertise in Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Earn Pitt’s hybrid Orientation and Mobility Specialist graduate certificate—prepare to help people with visual impairments navigate independently.
For more than 60 years, the University of Pittsburgh School of Education has offered vision studies programs to prepare highly specialized teachers. We are one of the longest-running and most widely respected programs in personnel preparation in the United States. Thousands of highly specialized teachers who served the needs of children who are blind or visually impaired got their start at Pitt.
Our orientation and mobility specialist program is primarily online with some required face-to-face sessions. The limited number of in-person sessions focus on hands-on workshops to build your skills as a professional. Add on a Master’s Degree in Education for an additional six credits (32 credits total).
Eligibility
Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
On-Campus
Experience
Limited on-campus requirements.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER).
Important Application Dates
The Orientation and Mobility Specialist has two application cycles per year. You can start the program fall or spring.
Application deadline
Rolling admissions
Class start
Fall Term
What to Expect in Your Classes
This program offers 6 total courses, totaling 16 credits. All coursework is delivered in a hybrid format, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere. Classes run for about 15 weeks, allowing you to complete the program in as little as nine months. Students will study from anywhere.
- Total Courses 6
- Credit Hours 26
- Format Hybrid
- Class Lengths About 15 weeks
- Time to Completion 1-2 years
- Pace Options Part-Time or Full-Time
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Plan Your Education With Confidence in Cost
The Orientation and Mobility Specialist current tuition rates are listed for in-state and out-of-state students. To support students in financing their education, the University of Pittsburgh offers a range of financial aid options and payment plans, making it easier to manage tuition costs while completing your studies.
2026-27 tuition rates are pending approval by the Board of Trustees, expected in July 2026.
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