Western Michigan University 
Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies
1903 W- Michigan Avenue
Mail Stop 5218
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
FAX: 269-387-3567
Blind Rehabilitation Contact:
Department Chair: James A. Leja, Ph.D
Phone: 269-387-2645
Email: james.leja@wmich.edu
TCVI and O&M Children Contact:
Phone: 269-387-5944
O&M Adult Contact:
Dr. David Guth
Phone: 269-387-3446
Email: david.guth@wmich.edu
Rehabilitation Teaching Contact:
Phone: 269-387-3450
Rehabilitation Counseling Contact:
Dr. Jennipher Wiebold
Phone: 269-387-3459
Email: jennipher.wiebold@wmich.edu
Area(s) of Study
- Visually Impaired
- Orientation and Mobility, Adults and Children
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Rehabilitation Teaching
- Travel Instruction
Degree Level(s)
- Undergraduate
- Graduate – certification/licensure-only
- Graduate – masters level*
- Doctoral Level
Instructional Options
- Summer
- Academic Year
- Distance learning is offered via a combination of methods
- The TCVI program is NCATE approved
* = Financial support is available through traineeships, scholarships, or other financial aid.
