The Certificate in Assistive Technology and Accessible Design is an interdisciplinary program designed to meet the demand for assistive technology and accessible design specialists. The Departments of Occupational Science and Technology and Communication Sciences Disorders in the College of Health Sciences, along with the Department of Exceptional Education in the School of Education, collaborate on the course offerings and management. The certificate follows a model of prerequisite disability and technology basic knowledge, survey of the fields, assessment, intervention and leadership. Completion of the certificate will help prepare the students to sit for State and National certification examinations as Assistive Technology Specialists, Rehabilitation Engineering Technologist and Low Vision Specialist.
Admission Requirements
Admission
Students interested in this certificate should contact one of the three sponsoring programs before enrolling in any certificate courses. Admission to the certificate requires evidence of a basic knowledge of disability and computer applications, and an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 or a graduate GPA of at least 3.0.
Credits and Courses
Generally, students in the health sciences and exceptional education will have sufficient coursework in disability related studies. Prerequisite evidence in disability related studies may be obtained at the undergraduate level. One of the following is recommended to meet the computer applications requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXCEDUC 730 | Assistive and Instructional Technology for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| OCCTHPY 750 | Computer Applications in Occupational Therapy Practice | 3 |
The Certificate in Assistive Technology and Accessible Design requires completion of a minimum 15 credits as listed below. In special circumstances, the ATAD coordinator and advisory board may approve substitution of an equivalent Assessment or Intervention course relevant to assistive technology and adaptive design as appropriate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | ||
| OCCTHPY 620 | Introduction to Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology (must be taken at graduate level) 1 | 3 |
| Assessment | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Assistive Technology Service Delivery in Schools | ||
| Assessment and Intervention in Augmentative and Alternative Communication | ||
| Assessment in Assistive Technology and Accessible Design | ||
| Intervention 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Design and Disability | ||
| Vision I: Introduction to Low Vision & Visual Impairment | ||
| Vision II: Practical Aspects of Visual Impairment & Low Vision Intervention | ||
| Introduction to Biomedical and Rehabilitation Instrumentation | ||
| Advanced Independent Study | ||
| Technology & Instruction for Students with Disablities | ||
| Fieldwork in Assistive Technology | ||
| Independent Reading | ||
| Special Populations in Communication Disorders | ||
| Research Experience in Communication Sciences and Disorders | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| Elective | ||
| Select an additional 3 credits from either Assessment or Intervention list | 3 | |
| Capstone | ||
| OCCTHPY 760 | Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| 1 | Alternate related graduate-level course can substitute if this course has been completed on an undergraduate level. |
| 2 | Any U/G course must be taken at graduate level. |
Certificate Requirements
Minimum Grade Requirement
To be awarded the certificate, students must earn a minimum grade of B in the certificate courses (B- not allowed).