Below you will find answers to some of the frequently asked questions about this program. For additional information on admission requirements, curriculum, tuition and more, please visit the specific pages on the navigation menu above.
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Ideal candidates have a passion for working with and improving the quality of life of people with disabilities. They may have disabilities themselves, and they may already work in these fields:
- Assistive technology advocate or resource specialist
- Audiology
- Biomedical/biomechanical development
- Educational settings
- Educational/vocational counseling
- Engineering and/or manufacturing
- Government rehabilitation agencies
- Health care administration
- Human resources, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
- Independent living centers
- Information technology in the public and private sectors
- Medical instrument supply
- Medical manufacturing
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation counseling
- Social Work
- Special education
- Speech-language pathology
After graduation, in addition to the fields above, you could also work in these areas:
- AT position, in the fields of:
- Special Education
- Rehabilitation
- Speech and Language
- Also:
- Working for Assistive Technology vendors
- Working with Occupational and Physical Therapists
- Conducting full AT assessments and working on IEP teams
- Working in Technology and Networking related fields for Access and Accessibility purposes
The application cycle for Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services, M.S. typically opens in March and closes in October for the spring term. Application dates may vary, so please check back on this page as the typical application opening period approaches for the most current information.
