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.
The minor in assistive technology at Mason is relevant to all fields of undergraduate study and most often attracts students from the humanities, social sciences, nursing, computer science, and engineering. Course work completed at the undergraduate level can also be applied toward assistive technology graduate degree programs.
This minor helps future educators, related service personnel, adult service providers, family members, and caregivers who need to apply assistive technology solutions within their discipline at any school, work, home, or community setting.
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.
Students may elect minor programs of study in addition to major fields. Students interested in a minor should meet with the minor advisor to obtain the required signature on the Minor Declaration form and submit the completed Minor Declaration form to the Office of the University Registrar.
| TUITION CLASSIFICATION |
COST PER CREDIT |
| Virginia resident |
$558.40
(includes MSF*) |
| Non-Virginia resident |
$1,565.25
(includes MSF*) |
CEHD course fee
($25/credit with higher per credit or flat course fees for internship and select ATEP, PRLS, and RECR courses) |
$25.00 - $250.00 |
| Total cost for Virginia residents per credit |
$583.40 - $808.40 |
| Total cost for non-Virginia residents per credit |
$1,590.25 - $1,815.25 |
Undergraduate new student fee
(non-refundable, one-time fee) |
$350 | $275 for transfer students |
Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled.
*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $150.25
For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.
To be successful in your program, it is important to remember that each student is responsible for knowing Mason’s rules, regulations, requirements, administrative policies and academic policies. Every student must meet with his advisor upon admission to the program to create a program of study. Even if students know which program/s they will pursue and their sequence of coursework, it is beneficial to discuss plans for internships, testing requirements, transfer options if applicable, etc. It is highly recommended that you meet with your advisor at least once per semester to review degree progress and plan for future semesters. The University Catalog, your program advisors, and the staff in the Student and Academic Affairs Office are key resources to assist you as you work toward completion of your degree requirements.
Advisors
| Crystal Trebing |
Jancy Templeton |
Undergraduates and Graduate students (non-cohort) with last names A-R
FCPS Special Education-General cohorts
PWCS Special Education-General cohorts
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Undergraduates and Graduate students (non-cohort) with last names S-Z
LCPS & FCPS Adapted cohorts
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cgolden3@gmu.edu
(703) 993-4361
M, R 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
T 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
W, F 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Appointments available virtually or face-to-face.
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jtemple1@gmu.edu
(703) 993-2387
M 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
T 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
W, F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
R 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Appointments available virtually or face-to-face.
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| Click HERE to schedule a meeting with Crystal Trebing. |
Click HERE to schedule a meeting with Jancy Templeton. |
Schedule an Appointment
Current students may schedule or cancel appointments no less than 24 hours in advance. Advisor calendars are open two weeks in advance. If no appointments show as available with your assigned advisor, please check back in a day or two to see if new times have opened up. You can also e-mail general questions to your advisor.
Contact speced@gmu.edu if you have any questions or sschelp@gmu.edu if you have any issues with the scheduling system.
Drop-In Advising
Drop-in advising hours are available virtually through Blackboard or face-to-face in Finley 102. During these sessions, students receive one-on-one advising on a first-come, first-served basis. To access the virtual advising session please use the links below during the times listed:
Mondays: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sessions are cancelled when Mason is closed or if otherwise indicated.
Forms
Current students should visit MyMason for important forms and documents.
Professional Organizations
CEC
ISAAC
RESNA
Closing the Gap
ATIA
Marci Jerome
Academic Program Coordinator
Yoosun Chung
Anna Evmenova
Cindy George