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Sajay Arthanat
Professor -
Paul Bonzani
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR -
Shelley Mulligan
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR -
Gabrielle Petruccelli
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR -
Nikhil Tomar
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR -
Alexa Trolley-Hanson
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR -
Amy VanCamp
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSORAcademic Fieldwork Coordinator / Clinical Assistant Professor -
Barbara White
PROFESSOR -
John Wilcox
CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Assistive Technology (Graduate Certificate)
Assistive Technology (Graduate Certificate)

Why get a graduate certificate in assistive technology?
Assistive technology is the use of adaptive tools, equipment and systems to help people with disabilities live their lives fully at home, work, school and play. Our certificate program will give you access to the most current, cutting-edge tools and techniques in the field. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or are considering a career change that will allow you to help others, this program will give you the skills to work in a number of areas, including education, engineering, physical and occupational therapy, and rehabilitation counseling.
Why get your assistive technology certificate at UNH?
You’ll learn by doing in our assistive technology certificate program, working with full-time faculty who are leaders and innovators in the field, as well as a student success coach. The coursework is split evenly between online content and hands-on interaction with assistive technology devices, tools, and materials. You’ll build valuable skills while learning how to apply assistive technology tools for all ages, disabilities and life functions. Our graduates are encouraged to pursue the National RESNA - Assistive Technology Professional Certification to obtain ATP credentials.
Potential careers
- Accessibility specialist
- Adaptive equipment designer
- Assistive technology consultant
- Compliance analyst
- Disability service organization director
- Early intervention specialist
- Employment specialist
- Instructional technology specialist
- Vocational rehabilitation program administrator
Hewitt Hall, 4 Library Way
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 862-3221
Curriculum & Requirements
The online graduate certificate in assistive technology is a 15-credit program, available to students who have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher. The program provides training in the application of AT for individuals of all ages who experience physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments that affect participation at home, school, or work. Coursework includes basic principles of assessment, selection, fabrication, and training in the use of AT. Graduates of the program are prepared to provide a wide variety of AT services including: conducting AT evaluations and consultations; designing, fabricating, modifying, customizing, and maintaining devices; and AT service coordination. Graduates of the program are prepared to work in collaborative teams and to become leaders in assistive technology. This online graduate certificate program is appropriate for individuals pursuing or engaged in the following careers: occupational, physical, speech, or recreation therapy; rehabilitation counseling; engineering; education; special education; or nursing. The online program includes optional ways to obtain hands-on interaction with AT, including one intensive AT day, on campus, interacting with technology related to each course offered in fall and spring. For additional program information, please visit our website at the link above.
Certificate Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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OT 831 | Introduction to Assistive Technology Principles | 2 |
OT 832 | Introduction to Assistive Technology Practices | 2 |
OT 833 | Assistive Technology and Physical Disabilities for Electronic Devices | 2 |
OT 834 | Assistive Technology and Physical Disabilities for the Home, Community and Employment | 2 |
OT 835 | Assistive Technology for Communication and Cognitive Impairments | 2 |
OT 836 | Assistive Technology and Vision and Hearing Impairments | 2 |
One approved assistive technology elective course | 3-4 | |
Total Credits | 15-16 |
Deadlines
Deadlines: Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:
- Fall: July 1
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: May 1
Application fee: $25
Campus: Online
New England Regional: No
Accelerated Certificate: Yes (for more details see the accelerated certificate (masters) information page)
New Hampshire Residents
Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission or you will not be able to register for classes.
Transcripts
If you attended UNH after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester and UNH Non-Degree work.
If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must request one official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. International transcripts must be translated into English. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:
- Electronic Transcripts: Please have your institution send the transcript directly to grad.school@unh.edu. Please note that we can only accept copies sent directly from the institution.
- Paper Transcripts: Please send hard copies of transcripts to: UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall- 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824. You may request transcripts be sent to us directly from the institution or you may send them yourself as long as they remain sealed in the original university envelope.
Transcripts are required for any school you earned a degree from, attended for at least one year, or attended for 2 or more semesters. Exceptions to this rule may be approved at the discretion of the program you are applying to and the UNH Graduate School Admission’s office.
Letters of Recommendation: 2 Required
Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.
Personal Statement/Essay Questions
Prepare a brief but careful statement regarding:
- Reasons you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate and long-range objectives.
- Your specific research or professional interest and experiences in this field.
Important Notes
Please note that 50% of the content is online and 50% is hands-on interacting with assistive technology during two intensive hands-on exploration weekends. However, for students who are unable to travel to campus, they can submit videos that demonstrate skill acquisition using specific assistive technologies found in their state, facility, school, community, hospital, or current country of residence.
Accelerated Master’s students must enroll in the Advanced Standing Occupational Therapy program prior to receiving the graduate certificate. All successfully completed certificate courses would count towards the Master’s.
International Applicants
Some academic departments recommend that international applicants, living outside of the United States, and planning on pursuing a research based degree, submit a preapplication form before submitting a full application. If your desired program is not on the form, departments prefer a full application be submitted. Preapplication requests will be carefully reviewed and a decision usually provided within 3 weeks. If your preapplication is approved then it is recommended you then submit a full application. If you are currently living in the United States (on a H1B visa, etc.), or you plan on pursuing a professional master’s degree, then you do not need to submit a preapplication.
Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.
Questions
For program-specific application questions, please contact the UNH Online Student Success Coaches: unh.online@unh.edu or 855.250.6699