Mar 29, 2024  
2011-12 Vincennes University Catalog 
    
2011-12 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Assistive Technology 1030, A.A.S.


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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.A.S. Degree

Assistive Technology Specialists, Practitioners, and Suppliers play a vital role as members of the total transdisciplinary team providing services to individuals with disabilities. This program will prepare students with the knowledge and skills to provide a practical approach to assistive technology applications in educational, rehabilitation, health care, business and a variety of related settings. Students will study multiple applications of new technologies and old technologies from computer access to augmentative communication, home, work, school, and recreation modifications, and environmental control systems. Upon completion of the academic requirements (with combined experience), students will be prepared for careers in assistive technology and eligible to take the RESNA credentialing exam for Assistive Technology Practitioners and Suppliers.

General Education Requirements


See General Education  in this catalog for a complete description of the general education and assessment requirements.

Basic Skills Core (9)


Note


The Reading and Speaking Intensive requirements may be met by PSYC 275 .

The Writing Intensive requirement may be met by PSYC 261 .

The Mathematics Intensive requirement may be met by a subsequent mathematics course or by passing a mathematics assessment examination.

A grade of C or better is required in all Basic Skills courses.

Liberal Education Core (14)


Note


Computer Skills are enhanced by EDUC 200 .

Recommended Sequence of Courses


(This sequence assumes any necessary developmental requirements have been met.)

Total Hours: 63-64


Note


1 Recommended electives: PSYC 130 - Introduction to Human Services , PSYC 180 - Ethics in the Helping Professions , courses required for related disciplines.

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