Assistive Technology
Caryn Husman, M.S., OTR/L
Director, Department of Health Promotion Studies
chusman@une.edu
Mission
Our mission is to develop caring, collaborative scholars through a dynamic, student-centered, occupation-focused educational program.
VISION
Our vision is to address society's occupational needs by fostering excellence in health, wellness, and occupational studies through teaching, scholarship, and service.
Minor Description
The minor in Assistive Technology facilitates study at the intersection of health and technology to create solutions that improve peoples lives. It is the study of a distinctive field that can lead to a career as an Assistive Technology Professional or serve as an adjunct to other professional fields such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education, speech and language therapy, and many more. Classes focus on experiential learning and problem solving, through engagement with technology and real-world challenges.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion the of program, the minor in Assistive Technology student will:
- Assess the characteristics of patient/client to determine candidacy for assistive technology services.
- Complete a patient/client examination and effectively interpret the data to develop a plan of care with appropriate interventions.
- Implement the appropriate interventions for a patient/client based on an established plan of care.
- Complete a patient/client re-evaluation and effectively interpret the data to evaluate the effectiveness of the current plan of care/interventions.
- Exhibit professional conduct and behaviors that are consistent with the legal and ethical practice of the assistive technology profession.
- Critically evaluate data and published literature in order to examine and utilize the theoretical and scientific basis when delivering patient/client care and providing practice management.
Curricular Requirements
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| OS 201 – Foundations of Assistive Technology | 3 |
| OS 301 – Assistive Technology in Schools | 3 |
| OS 302 – Assistive Technology for Aging in Place | 3 |
| OS 402 – Assistive Technology for Community Mobility | 3 |
| OS 432 – Disability Studies and Inclussive Communities | 3 |
| Program Specific Elective (see below) | 3 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18 |
|---|
| Program Specific Electives | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUMG 120 – Innovation through Technology | 3 |
| BUMG 313 – Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| OS 490 – Internship | Variable |
| SPE 220 – Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| SPE 301 – Creating an Inclusive Classroom Culture | 3 |
| SPE 315 – Supporting Students with Autism | 3 |
Academic and Technical Standards
All students in the Assistive Technology minor are subject to the UNE WCHP undergraduate grading policy (see undergraduate academic policy) and progression guidelines.
Transfer Credit
Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.
Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Admissions
See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Financial Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.