Simmons College College of Arts and Sciences Assistive Technology Simmons College 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115-5898 US   Phone: 1-617-521-2915 Fax: 1-617-521-3058   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.Ed.-Assistive Technology; Ed.S.-Assistive Technology On Campus   The Simmons graduate program in Assistive Special Education Technology is an innovative program designed to provide professional development for educators who wish to specialize in the field of assistive and adaptive technology. Faculty prepare educators and therapists for leadership roles in the implementation, evaluation, and administration of assistive technology oriented teaching methods for learners with special needs. The focus of the Simmons program is on designing pragmatic accommodations for learners with special needs in general education settings who are participating in curriculum activities. There are two degree options that students may pursue – the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) and the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.). The Ed.S. degree is an advanced graduate degree that provides a student who currently holds a master’s degree with an area of educational specialization. The M.S.Ed. meets the educational needs of an individual who holds a bachelor’s degree and is seeking a master’s degree.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required: 36  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor Degree or equivalant  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose first language is not English. The exam will be waived if the applicant has earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution. Officially translated and evaluated transcripts are required if not originally written in English. Only transcripts translated and evaluated by authorized organizations are accepted. Simmons College prefers either World Education Services (www.wes.org) or the Center for Educational Documentation (www.cedevaluations.com) International students must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds available to meet all the travel, living, and educational expenses for graduate study in the United States. This information must be provided if you are admitted to a graduate program at Simmons College.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 740.00  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2695  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2031  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $740  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16500  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable