California State University Northridge

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science in Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services

Format: Online

Program Description:

Online Master of Science in Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services (ATHS)

•Two-year, 30-credit program prepares you not only to assess patient needs, but also to apply the assistive technology that can improve their quality of life
•Attend classes and discussions entirely online, while also working with peers in an online classroom that is continuously available
• Designed especially for current and future providers of assistive technology, including teachers, special education professionals, occupational and physical therapists, counselors, human resource managers, and those working with disabled children, seniors, and veterans
• CSUN’s Assistive Technology and Human Services (ATHS) master’s program is linked to CSUN’s master’s program in Assistive Technology Engineering. Because these new programs were conceived and developed simultaneously to work synergistically, you – as a student in the ATHS program – will benefit from an exceptional opportunity to develop a deep understanding of current and future technological possibilities and how the makers of assistive technology devices think. As a graduate, you will enjoy significant professional competitive advantages that stem from being better prepared not only to use existing technologies but also to interact with assistive technology designers and manufacturers in order to expand and improve user options.

Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above