Assistive Technology Specialist, Certificate

Federal and state laws require that school district personnel be prepared to offer a full range of assistive technology services to provide access to curriculum content for all students. The Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate Program prepares individuals to fully understand and implement these federal and state mandates within their school, district, or program.

Program Description

Federal and state laws require that school district personnel be prepared to offer a full range of assistive technology services to provide access to curriculum content for all students. The Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate Program prepares individuals to fully understand and implement these federal and state mandates within their school, district, or program to endure the implementation of universal design for learning.

Who Should Attend School Leaders, Educational Specialists, Educators and professionals who work within educational settings with students with disabilities.

The Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate program consists of 3 courses for a total of 12 units. Completion of the certificate will provide Special Education personnel with the skills necessary to perform functional evaluations, determine appropriate hardware/software adaptations, and locate assistive technology resources for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
SPE 530	Introduction to Assistive Technology	4
SPE 532	Advanced Assistive Technology	4
SPE 537	Capstone Course in Assistive Technology	4
Total Hours		12