Assistive Technology Specialist Courses

Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate (Online)

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The term for a particular class is based on when the class ends, not when it begins. For example, a course beginning in April and ending in July is a summer class, and you will find it in the summer schedule. Please check the current term plus the next term to determine all of your schedule options.

ALL COURSES HELD ASYNCHRONOUSLY ONLINE. YOU MUST ATTEND ALL CLASS SESSIONS TO EARN CREDIT FOR A COURSE, AND YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED COURSES TO EARN A CERTIFICATE.

Course Schedule

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

* Schedule and costs subject to change at any time; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 10/13/24

Note: Effective Fall 2025 term, the course fees will be $318 per unit.

Online Course Instruction

The program is taught asynchronously online. No campus attendance is required, and there are no set days and times for classes online.

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Course Descriptions

SPE 530 | Introduction to Assistive Technology
(*SPE 595 41 for Fall 2024 Only)

4.0 Units
Review of legal mandates and effective practices of Assistive Technology as it relates to education, communication, vocation, recreation, and mobility for individuals with disabilities. Explore types of assistive technologies, functional assessments, resources, and district responsibilities as they relate to Universal Design for Learning within inclusive settings.

SPE 532 | Advanced Assistive Technology
(*SPE 595 42 for Fall 2024 Only)

4.0 Units • Prerequisite: SPE 530
Candidates will advance knowledge of and apply principals of universal design and culturally responsive assessment practices to identify and implement assistive technologies within classroom and work settings. Emphasis will be placed on the adaption and application of assistive technology devices and technologies in a wide range of integrated educational settings.

SPE 537 | Capstone Course in Assistive Technology

4.0 Units • Prerequisites: SPE 530 and SPE 532
Students will apply assistive technology skills by performing functional assessments, developing technology goals/objectives, and selecting appropriate assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, students will develop skills to facilitate the development of a system to deliver assistive technology devices and services.

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    Note: Once you have COMPLETED all the courses in the certificate, you may apply to receive the certificate ►

Course Textbooks

Assistive Technology in the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities, 3rd Edition (2020)
Authors: Dell, Amy G., Newton, Deborah A. and Petroff, Jerry G.
ISBN-13: 978-0134170503
Publisher: Pearson 

Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, 5th Edition (2020)
Authors: Albert M. Cook, PhD, PE, Janice Miller Polgar, BScOT, PhD, FCAOT and Pedro Encarnação, PhD
ISBN: 978-0323523349
Publisher: Elsevier