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Deafblind Intervener, Undergraduate Certificate

This certificate is only offered via Global Campus/CMU Online.

The Deafblind Intervener Certificate Program is designed for degree-seeking students of any major and non-degree-seeking students interested in a career working with students who are deafblind, ages birth through twenty-one years. Students will take coursework that will prepare them to implement best practices in working with students who are deafblind and lead to a national intervener credential. It is recommended that students have a volunteer placement or employment at a school where they are assigned to work with a student who is deafblind. Assistance in finding a placement will be available through the Intervener Certificate Program Director.

The program is offered in an online format only.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

In order to be admitted into the program, candidates must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Double counting of courses will not be allowed.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (12 hours)

DBI 101Introduction to Deafblindness and Intervention

3(3-1)

DBI 201Building Communication and Language Skills

3(3-1)

DBI 301Intervention Strategies and Teaming

3(3-1)

DBI 302Intervention Practicum

3(Spec)

Total: 12 semester hours