Assistive/Special Education Technology - Track 3
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Program Description
The A/SET track prepares educators and other professionals to work with persons with disabilities, service providers and family members. Graduates will use technology to assist individuals to function more effectively in school, home, work and community environments.
Graduates of this track are prepared to incorporate technology into the roles of educators, related service providers, AT consultants, workplace environments, hardware/software and web designers and school based technology coordinators.
To learn more about Assistive/Special Education Technology, go to The Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities (KIHd), a part of the Graduate School of Education. It combines resources from local, state, national, public, and private affiliations to develop products, services, and programs for all persons with disabilities.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Michael Behrmann- mbehrman@gmu.edu
Assistive Technology Master's Program Plan (Total 30 credits)
Required Courses - 17 credit hours- EDSE/EDIT 510 - Introduction to Assistive Technology - 3 hrs
- EDSE/EDIT 526 - Accessible Web Design - 3 hrs
- EDSE/EDIT 590 -Instructional Technology Research - 3 hrs
- EDSE 610 - Designing Adaptive Environments - 2 hrs
- EDSE 649 - Advanced Clinical Psychoeducational Assessment: Assistive Technology - 3 hrs
- EDSE 782 - Comprehensive Topics in Special Education: Final Project - 3 hrs
Elective Courses - 13 credit hours (8 credits must be selected from direct AT tools courses identified w/ ***)
- *** EDSE 622 - Augmentative Communication - 3 hrs or EDSE 534
- *** EDSE 534 - Communication and Severe Disabilities - 3 hrs or EDSE 622
- *** EDSE/EDIT 522 - Assistive Technology for Individuals with Sensory Impairments - 2 hrs
- *** EDSE/EDIT 529 - Internet as an Assistive Technology Tool - 2 hrs
- *** EDSE 528 - Low-Tech Assistive Technology - l hr
- *** EDSE/EDIT 523 - Accessibility/Input Modifications - 2 hrs
- *** EDSE/EDIT 524 - Assistive Technology for Individuals with Learning Disabilities - 2 hrs
- *** EDSE/EDIT 525 - Software for Individuals with Special Needs - 2 hrs
- *** EDSE 527 - Adaptive Sports, Recreation, and Leisure - l hr
- EDIT 772 - Web-based Instructional Tools: Electronic Portfolio - 2 hrs
- EDSE 662 - Educational Consultation and Collaboration - 3 hrs
- EDSE 669 - Interdisciplinary Approach for Children with Sensory & Motor Disabilities - 3 hrs
- In addition, any EDIT course is approved as an elective.
Admission Requirements/How to Apply
- Completed Application for Graduate Study and the non-refundable application fee. The online application can be found at admissions.gmu.edu. Under "Program Information" on the application enter CRIN for Program, MED for Degree and IASP for Track/Concentration.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited instituition with a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credits-of-study. Some applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally if there is sufficient evidence of potential success.
- Two official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Unofficial George Mason University transcripts are acceptable.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional references. Use the form available in the Application for Graduate Study.
- Passing scores on TOEFL test for non-native English-speaking applicants.
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are not required.