Welcome to the Visually Impaired Learner Program

Portland State University offers a comprehensive, graduate-level program for the preparation of teachers of students with visual impairments. To address the severe shortage of professionals, PSU offers a distance learning program for those unable to participate in a traditional university program.

Did you know?

  • There is currently a critical nationwide need for teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs).
  • Portland State University offers the only programs for TVIs in the Pacific Northwest.

Member of the Western Regional Graduate Program

The Western Regional Graduate Program provides in-state tuition to qualified students in member states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.