Overview

Program Description

With more than 4,000 such technologies designed so far to enable persons with disabilities to live more productive, independent and fulfilling lives, a new academic discipline has emerged to prepare human services professionals–including physical therapists, counselors and human resources experts–to provide a variety of services related to ensuring that their clients receive the optimum benefit from these technologies.

Internationally recognized for its expertise in disabilities services, CSUN created the Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services (ATHS) master’s degree program–the first of its kind in Southern California–to meet the growing need.

Offered in collaboration with the College of Health and Human Development and the College of Engineering and Computer Science, this 2-year, 10-course, fully online program is designed to prepare working professionals for rewarding careers in enhancing the lives of those who rely upon assistive technology devices.

Taught by distinguished CSUN faculty and accomplished assistive technology industry professionals, the Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services program at California State University Northridge is offered in the cohort format, which facilitates interaction with faculty and fosters the development of networking relationships with fellow participants.

The Tseng College supports the CSUN International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference.

The National Science Foundation ranks CSUN second nationally among comprehensive universities preparing students who later earn doctorate degrees in science and engineering (CSUN University Advancement).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Functional Biology and Design Innovation

Seminar in Human Characteristics in Relation to Usability of Assistive Technologies

Assistive Technology Across the Lifespan

Research Methods and Design in Assistive Technology

History, Law, Policy and Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Assessment and Outcome Measures

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Social Work Special Education Occupational Therapy View 264 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in any major from an accredited university or college.

Cumulative GPA: A minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA is required by the university for application review. A 3.0 cumulative GPA is preferred.

English Proficiency Requirements for International Applicants: Applicants whose language of instruction was not English are required to take one of the following placement exams.

Tuition Fee

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International

8982 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8982 USD per year during 24 months.
National

8982 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8982 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

8982 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8982 USD per year during 24 months.

If you are not a resident of California, add $420 per unit.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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