Master of Arts in Orientation and Mobility (OMOM)

Advisor: Dae Shik Kim

The 37-hour Orientation and Mobility (OMOM) degree program prepares specialists who teach adults who have blindness or low vision to travel independently, safely, and efficiently in their homes and communities.

Required courses for the OMOM program are:

BLS 5870 - Individuals with Complex & Diverse Needs Credits: 2 hours
BLS 5900 - Physiology and Function of the Eye Credits: 2 hours
BLS 5915 - Braille for Orientation and Mobility Specialists Credits: 1 hour
BLS 5920 - Orientation and Mobility with Children Credits: 3 hours
BLS 5950 - Introduction to Orientation and Mobility Credits: 2 to 4 hours
Credits: 4 hours needed
BLS 5960 - Introduction to Electronic Travel Aids Credits: 1 hour
BLS 5970 - Principles of Low Vision Credits: 2 hours
BLS 6010 - Small “N” Research: Design and Analysis Credits: 3 hours
BLS 6030 - Development Through the Lifespan Credits: 3 hours
BLS 6040 - Issues in Travel Credits: 2 hours
BLS 6050 - Practice in Low Vision Credits: 1 hour
BLS 6100 - Assisted Research Credits: 1 to 6 hours
Credits: 2 hours needed
BLS 6940 - Principles of Orientation and Mobility Credits: 3 hours
BLS 6950 - Practicum in Orientation and Mobility Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Credits: 2 hours needed
BLS 7120 - Professional Field Experience Credits: 2 to 12 hours
Credits: 6 hours needed