Program Overview

Assistive Technology Graduate Certificate

Overview

This 15-credit non-licensure certificate provides supplemental training for practitioners, families, and caregivers who use assistive technology while working with people with disabilities. The certificate is appropriate for general and special educators, related service personnel, adult service providers, and families and caregivers who need to apply assistive technology solutions within their specific discipline or school, work, home, or community setting.

Policies

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 15

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

Required Courses

• EDAT 510: Introduction to Assistive Technology (3 credits)
• EDAT 610: Designing Adapted Environments (3 credits)
• Total Credits: 6

Electives

• Select nine credits from the following:
  • EDAT 521: Augmentative Communication
  • EDAT 522: Assistive Technology for Individuals with Sensory Impairments
  • EDAT 523: Accessibility and Input Modifications
  • EDAT 524: Universal Design for Learning
  • EDAT 526: Adapted Positioning and Functional Mobility
  • EDAT 527: Assistive Technology for Independent Living and Employment
  • Total Credits: 9

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