Assistive Technology Certificate
Deliver state-of-the-art assistive technology services and solutions to individuals with disabilities
UIC’s Certificate Program in Assistive Technology is a flexible package of 15 graduate-level credit hours* designed to train individuals to deliver state-of-the-art assistive technology clinical services and solutions for people with physical, cognitive and/or sensory disabilities. Learn how to analyze a person’s interaction with their environment, help them select effective technology, and support their use of tools through implementation and follow-up training.
Complete our program entirely online or through a combination of online and on-campus, lab-based courses. Each course is taught by recognized assistive technology professionals who work in a variety of settings and have extensive experience in their area of focus. Our core faculty are senior clinicians in the UIC Assistive Technology Unit and RESNA-Certified assistive technology professionals. Courses can be taken individually without enrolling in the certificate program.
*Pending final approval from UIC Senate and UI System Board of Trustees.
Assistive Technology Certificate
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Select from these three tracks:
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1 Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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2 Assistive Technology for Educational Settings
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3 Comprehensive Assistive Technology
What to expect: A detailed look at the program
Frequently asked questions
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Working professionals typically take one 3-credit course per semester. At this rate, it takes 18 months or five semesters (including summer) to complete the certificate. However, students may choose to take more than one course per semester.
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The admissions office does not accept late applications. The ATCP program has one deadline: May 15 for the Fall semester. However, you are welcome to submit your application at any time to be considered for the next available admission cycle.
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Yes! You may enroll in ATCP courses without applying to the certificate program. If you are later admitted to the program, any course completed with a grade of B (3.0 GPA) or higher may count toward the 15-credit minimum required for the certificate.
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Yes, you can. All ATCP courses are open to graduate students and continuing education professionals. You do not need to be enrolled in the certificate program to take individual courses.
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Yes, you can. All ATCP courses are open to graduate students and continuing education professionals.
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Yes, you can. The ATCP is open to both national and international applicants, regardless of UIC enrollment status.
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No. The ATCP is designed for graduate students and continuing education professionals. But several 400-level DHD courses related to inclusion and technology are available. Check course listings.
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The UIC AT Certificate Program fit into my life as a busy working mom of three children. It expanded my knowledge and made me feel more confident.
| AT certificate graduate
Your Career
Providing access for people with disabilities to learn, live, work and play more independently in the community is a growing part of many different fields of practice. Our certificate will expand your professional training in fields such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, special education, engineering and vocational rehabilitation.
Learn from the best
Understanding by doing
You’ll get hands-on experiences so you’re ready for real-world situations. Get in-depth training on topics like:
- Computers, communication and controls in rehabilitation technology:Â Learn how to evaluate access methods and controls used to operate computers, communication devices and powered wheelchairs, and investigate device features and integration factors.
- Augmentative communication assessment: Examine strategies and evaluation materials, including case example discussions of specific approaches for different ages, disabilities, and settings. You’ll work directly with speech-generating devices and gain hands-on experience using a variety of access methods, rate enhancement techniques and vocabulary expansion tools.
- Consideration and assessment in K12 Settings:Â Work with your own real-life student in a case study project that takes you through all stages of AT consideration, assessment, implementation, and documentation. Design and deliver an AT assessment and get real results you can share with your team.
- Adaptive equipment design and fabrication: Explore custom design and fabrication of low-tech adaptive equipment. Practice sessions put you to work in our Assistive Technology Unit shop, where you’ll complete an individual project based on actual consumer request.
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The UIC AT Certificate Program is so informative, engaging, and important! Coursework was thoughtful, well-organized, and presented in a manner that made me feel ready to bring newly acquired knowledge into my practice.
| AT certificate graduate
Questions?
Questions?
Still wondering what a certificate in assistive technology can do for you? Contact us and get your questions answered.
You can contact the AT Certificate Program:
Email atcp@uic.edu
Phone 312.995.2353
Address 1640 W. Roosevelt Rd.
207 DHSP, MC 626
Chicago, IL 60608-6904