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 Concentration).
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.
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