Program Summary
SUMMER 2022
FALL 2022
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CREDITS AND COST
Margaret Bausch, Ed.D.
Associate Dean, Professor,
Director of Assistive & Rehabilitation Technology Graduate Certificate
meb@uky.eduProgram Summary
SUMMER 2022
FALL 2022
Spring 2023
CREDITS AND COST
Cultivate Learning
Designed for the working professional, this graduate certificate is a collaboration between the Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling programs in the College of Education and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Allied Health, and the Human Development Institute. As a graduate of this program, you will be able to:
- Identify effective assistive technology devices to address a wide variety of situations, including devices that create access in the classroom and devices that assist in activities of daily living.
- Teach individuals how to use devices to maximize their participation in the classroom and other situations.
- Evaluate the use of assistive technology in classrooms and schools.
As a student in this program, you have the opportunity to specialize in assistive technologies for children or adults. Additionally, you may choose to complete a practicum at a location of your choosing. Admission to the program requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in special education, rehabilitation counseling, or related area. Coursework may be used to support a special education endorsement and/or a rank change.
"The AT certificate program at the University of Kentucky helped me set my career goal in the field of special education technology and prepared me to be an education researcher."
Research Associate, Center on Teaching and Learning, University of Oregon
Imagine Your Future
Special Education Teachers
Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$61,420
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
443,700
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
14,300
new jobs (average)
Work Environment
Most special education teachers work in public schools, teaching students from preschool to high school. Many work the traditional 10-month school year, but some work year round.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Contact
Margaret Bausch, Ed.D.
Associate Dean, Professor,
Director of Assistive & Rehabilitation Technology Graduate Certificate
meb@uky.eduCollege of Education
Department of Early Childhood, Special Education & Rehabilitation Counseling
205 Dickey Hall
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 257-8810
State Authorization & Licensure
If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.