Assistive Technology Minor
Assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, software, or product system that’s used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
The Assistive Technology (AT) minor provides undergraduate students with with background knowledge in assistive technology. The AT minor is relevant for all fields of study and often includes students from the humanities, social sciences, nursing, computer science, and engineering. Students have the opportunity to enhance their skills and connect how AT can benefit their field of study. Courses utilize a tool-based, hands-on approach and provide individuals with current training on assistive technology and the field’s best practices.
Minor Requirements
At least 8 of the 15 credits must be applied only to this minor and may not be used to fulfill requirements of a major, concentration, undergraduate certificate, or another minor.
- EDAT 410: Introduction to Assistive Technology (3 credits)
- EDAT 421: Augmentative Communication (3 credits)
- EDAT 422: Assistive Technology for Individuals with Sensory Impairments (3 credits)
- EDAT 423: Accessibility and Input Modifications (3 credits)
- EDSE 203: Disability in American Culture (3 credits)