Assistive Technology Graduate Certificate
Program Summary
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Credits: 15 total
Degree: Graduate Certificate
College/School: College of Education and Human Development
Start Date: 8/25/2025
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Program Description
Assistive technology (AT) refers to any device that provides greater independence for those with disabilities, including assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices. This certificate program helps develop professionals who can effectively implement, assess, and research applications of assistive technology. The program provides supplemental knowledge 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 school, work, home, or community setting.
Career Opportunities
Career Options
Students who completed the Assistive Technology graduate certificate at Mason have been offered positions as AT team members and AT trainers within government agencies, school systems (that have required professional certification/endorsement), private consulting practice, and/or community service/outreach organizations. In addition, some program graduates have gone on to become sales representatives for AT vendors throughout the nation.
Please note the Virginia Department of Education does not award teacher licensure in the area of assistive technology or professional certification related to assistive technology. However, students employed in a school system who complete the 15-hour certificate program may qualify for a pay band increase, based on specific school system requirements.
Further Studies
Students pursuing this certificate may take additional 15 credits online at Mason to complete a Curriculum and Instruction, MEd (Assistive Technology Emphasis).
Courses
Program requirements are subject to change; please refer to the Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements. Most courses in the program will be delivered asynchronously and offerings vary by semester.
Details
Who should apply?
- General and special educators
- Occupation therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, and other related service personnel
- Adult service providers
- Corporate, government, and military personnel with interests in accessibility
- Family and caregivers who work with various individuals with disabilities
- Rehabilitation and medical personnel
- Anyone interested in gaining advanced knowledge and skills in assistive technology assessment, collaboration, and research to become a high level AT professiona
Tuition and Financial Aid
Please refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Internship courses will incur a higher CEHD course fee to fund on-site assistance involving intensive clinical training/supervision.
For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.
Why choose George Mason?
- The online format removes barriers of time and location, and project-based courses allow you to gain experience working in the community with real clients.
- Mason boasts the second oldest Assistive Technology program in the nation, producing more PhDs than any other similar program in the country.
- A virtual lab will provide you with all the software programs you need, for free. Hardware necessary for courses will be sent to you by your professors, or obtained from an organization in your community.
- Courses in the program may count towards recertification credits for K-12 teachers.
- You will learn from diverse faculty, including practitioners, PhDs, and those who utilize assistive technologies. As recognized experts in the field, your professors are regularly awarded Federal and State grants for research and present at professional conferences including CEC, ISAAC, RESNA, Closing the Gap, and ATIA.
Ready to Apply?
All applicants should review the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) Admissions page. For international applicants, see guidelines for International Graduate Requirements.
Prerequisites
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a US institution that is accredited by one of the organizations found here
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study
Application Materials
- Graduate application
- Application fee
- In-state tuition form (if applicable)
- Resume
- Sealed official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (applicants do not need to send in transcripts for courses taken at George Mason University). Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Goals statement that is 750-1,000 words in length
If you have any questions during the application process, please contact the CEHD Admissions Office [email protected] or 703-993-2010.
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Contact
Program Contact
Marci Jerome
Phone: (703) 993-8295
Email: [email protected]
Student Advisor
Kelly Severo
Students with last names A-M
Phone: (703) 993-4361
Email: [email protected]
Jancy Templeton
Students with last names N-Z
Phone: (703) 993-2387
Email: [email protected]
Department Website
Assistive Technology Graduate Certificate
CEHD Online Website
College of Education and Human Development
