About the Certificate
This certificate is designed to provide practical, hands-on training in the application of assistive technology for individuals of all ages who experience physical, sensory, and/or cognitive impairments that affect participation at home, school, or work.
Assistive Technology (often abbreviated as AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Different disabilities require different assistive technologies. Coursework for this certificate includes basic principles to better understand: the life situations of others, compromising illnesses and diseases, and how to appropriately meet their needs and wishes for a fuller life.
Coursework also provides knowledge and experience in creative and appropriate assessment, selection, and training in the use of AT. Graduates of the program are prepared to provide a wide variety of AT services including: conducting evaluations and consultations; designing, fabricating, modifying, customizing, and maintaining devices and other technology; and AT service coordination. Graduates of the program are also prepared to work in collaborative teams and to become leaders in the application of AT.
This certificate program is appropriate for individuals pursuing or engaged the following careers: occupational, physical, speech, or recreation therapy; rehabilitation counseling; engineering; education; special education; nursing; web developers; IT personnel; instructional paraprofessionals; personal care assistants (PCAs)in schools and therapeutic contexts; as well as parents, family members, and people themselves with disabilities who use AT.
Transfer Credit: Transfer credit is not permitted in this program
Note: All students completing a graduate Education certificate or other non-degree program are required to submit an AU Graduate Program (non-degree) Completion form to the Office of Graduate Studies.
