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Assistive Technology

Develop the skills to help individuals with disabilities gain greater independence. The online assistive technology graduate certificate from Bowling Green State University provides the practical knowledge and skills to evaluate, select and implement assistive technology solutions that improve communication, learning, mobility and participation in everyday life. 

The online, 12-credit program is designed for educators, therapists, caregivers and other practitioners. It can be completed in less than one year or at a pace that works for you.

Complete the assistive technology certificate as a standalone credential or apply the credits toward a BGSU master's degree in special education.

Program highlights

  • 100% online. Complete your coursework from anywhere and at your own pace while balancing work and personal commitments.
  • Finish in less than one year. Earn your graduate certificate by completing four online courses (12 credit hours).
  • Pathway to a master's degree. Apply certificate coursework toward BGSU's M.Ed. in special education.
  • Practical, in-demand skills. Gain the knowledge to evaluate, select and implement assistive technology that supports individuals with disabilities.
  • Explore a wide range of technologies. Study low-, mid- and high-tech solutions that promote independence, including:
    • Mobility tools
    • Literacy tools
    • Sensory supports
  • Peers with the same goals. Build your network by collaborating with other educators, therapists, rehabilitation professionals and caregivers who share your commitment to improving accessibility and inclusion.     
  • Expanded career opportunities. Strengthen your credentials in a growing field that supports individuals across education and community settings.

Have questions?

Our online enrollment specialists are here for you from registration to graduation. Contact us with questions about applying, financial aid, program details, student support and more. online@bgsu.edu | 419-372-3226

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Career opportunities

Assistive technology is a growing field where the right expertise can make a lasting difference. An assistive technology certificate demonstrates specialized knowledge that employers value whether you're seeking a promotion, changing careers or expanding your professional skills.

Career paths

  • Assistive technology specialist
  • Assistive technology consultant
  • Assistive technology coordinator
  • Educators and administrators
  • Special education educators

I would highly recommend the assistive technology certificate program, as well as the master’s degree program in special education from BGSU. Both were invaluable to my career in public school special education. I really liked the flexibility of choosing which classes I wanted to take and how many to take at one time. This was very helpful as I worked full time.

The coursework and assignments gave me the opportunity to take what I was learning and put it into practice immediately. I really loved that the professors let you choose what you wanted to focus on with your assignments and emphasized choosing projects that would actually help you in your daily work as an educator. Lastly, I feel this program was in my budget and a really great return on my investment to further my education.

Kim Crump

Kim Crump

Weber School District in Utah

Curriculum

The curriculum for the assistive technology certificate includes four online courses (12 credits).

Courses will cover:

  • The diversity of assistive technology (low- , mid- and high-tech systems)
  • The AT assessment process, including tools and strategies for making data-driven decisions, ensuring the AT user is the center of the team
  • Frameworks for assessing and evaluating the impact and relevancy of AT implementation 

After completing the certificate, you will be able to: 

  • Evaluate the professional conduct of an assistive technology practitioner 
  • Evaluate the AT assessment process, including various assessment models and tools used in team decision making
  • Examine AT implementation strategies and interventions 
  • Develop an action plan designed to answer a specific question and/or problem related to AT 

Required courses

Criminal Justice

Sample courses

  • Fundamentals of Assistive Technology
  • Assessment Processes for Assistive Technology
  • Implementation Strategies for Assistive Technology
  • Advancing the Field of Assistive Technology

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BGSU College of Education and Human Development

The assistive technology online graduate certificate is a program in the School of Inclusive Education in the College of Education and Human Development.

Updated: 10/05/2026 05:42PM