Program highlights
- Two credentials, more impact. You can earn an M.Ed. plus a certificate in autism, secondary transition or another education area at no added time or cost. This streamlined pathway enables you to build expertise across multiple areas of special education aligned with your career goals.
- Maximum flexibility. Work at your own pace, around your schedule. The 100% online assistive technology graduate program offers 7-week courses and multiple start dates throughout the year. Finish your degree in 18-24 months.
- In-demand field. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career in a growing field and better serve the needs of your students. You’ll also be a great source of knowledge for colleagues, administrators, parents and caregivers.
- Skill enhancement. The BGSU online special education M.Ed. program helps you:
- Build your professional expertise.
- Put assistive technology knowledge into practice.
- Strengthen your teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Sharpen your critical thinking and communication skills.
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Career opportunities
Graduates of the special education M.Ed. program with a specialization in assistive technology gain the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with individuals with disabilities and to excel in leadership roles supporting system-wide change to assess, implement, evaluate and integrate assistive technology within school and community settings.
Career paths
- Assistive technology specialist
- Assistive technology consultant
- Education leader
- Assistive technology coordinator
- Director of assistive technology services
I really liked the flexibility of choosing which classes I wanted to take and how many to take at one time. This was 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 loved that the professors let you choose what you wanted to focus on and emphasized choosing projects that would help you in your daily work as an educator.
Kim Crump
Weber School District, Utah
Curriculum
The 30-credit curriculum combines three areas of focused study:
- Assistive technology core (12 credits) – Gain the knowledge and skills to lead and make an impact in your field.
- Types of assistive technology
- Assessment strategies
- Implementation and integration frameworks
- Evaluation processes
- A capstone project; no thesis required
- Special education master’s courses (6 credits) – Deepen your knowledge and apply evidence-based practices.
- Graduate certificate or electives (12 credits) – Choose a pathway that aligns with your career goals and interests.
Sample courses
- Fundamentals of Assistive Technology
- Assessment Processes for Assistive Technology
- Implementation and Evaluation of Assistive Technology Intervention
- Advancing the Field of Assistive Technology
- Research in Education
- Seminar in Special Education
Is the online special education master’s right for you?
The BGSU online program is the right fit for:
- Educators who are ready to deepen their expertise in assistive technology.
- Professionals in related fields like occupational therapy, speech pathology and physical therapy who work collaboratively with students in educational or community settings.
- Educators and other professionals who have a certificate in assistive technology and want to take the next step to earn a master’s in special education.
- Anyone who wants to build knowledge and skills across multiple areas of special education.
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BGSU is one of only a handful of universities in the nation — and the only one in Ohio — to earn the Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all of our online programs. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing the critical support and academic services that online students need to succeed.
The Master of Education in special education with a specialization in assistive technology is a program in the School of Inclusive Teacher Education in the College of Education and Human Development.
Updated: 06/17/2026 03:31PM