Texas Tech University College of Education National Certification in Orientation and Mobility Preparation Outreach and Distance Education Box 42191 Lubbock, TX 79409 US   Phone: 1-806-742-7115 ext 246 Fax: 1-806-742-7212   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Certificate No certificate awarded, this program prepares students for certification Online   The College of Education offers the required curriculum for The Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education (ACVREP) Orientation and Mobility Specialist Certification. The O&M program of study has been approved by the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER), as well as the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). All courses are required for national O&M certification. Two courses have required, weekend, on-campus, instructional sessions. Additionally, due to the nature of the content, two courses are offered only on-campus in an entirely face-to-face format. These courses are offered during summer terms. The "Reach Across Texas" Program funds pay partial tuition for qualified students (pending funding).     Accreditation Information: Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2875  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1568  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $460  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $8280  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable