This 12-credit online asynchronous graduate certificate program may be exactly what you're looking for. The program's four courses, which includes a Practicum, are offered in a sequence over a period of 10 months. So when you enroll, you'll be part of a cohort of classmates who proceed through the program as a group. The first course is offered in the fall, with the final Practicum completed in the following summer semester.

Course highlights include:

• An introduction to disability services in postsecondary education, with a specific focus on providing equal educational access for students with disabilities in the college or university setting.
• A historical perspective concerning access in higher education, the complexities of disability documentation, accommodations, learning strategies, high stakes testing, and the management of services with a variety of resources.
• An examination of relevant legislation and recommended practices related to person-centered transition planning for students with disabilities in post-school and adult life, including postsecondary education, employment, community participation, and independent living.
• An introduction to the world of assistive technology in higher education for students with disabilities, including: a historical perspective of assistive technology; examples of assistive hardware, software, and mobile devices through specific disabilities; and tools to advocate for AT devices at your campus, no matter its financial capability.
• The final Practicum course (EPSY 5092), which emphasizes the implementation and application of theory in the student's area of specialization.
• The opportunity to attend the Postsecondary Disability Training Institute 4-day annual conference.

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2024. The application deadline is Friday, June 21, 11:59 p.m. EST. Apply now to avoid last minute processing delays.