DHD 544 – Assistive Technology in Early Childhood Settings
Note: If you are a regularly admitted UIC student and wish to enroll in this course, you must enroll in the campus section of the course by using Student Self-Service.
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DHD 544 – Assistive Technology in Early Childhood Settings
College/Department: College of Applied Health Sciences – Disability and Human Development
Program: Assistive Technology Certificate Program
Dates: TBD
Credits: 2 graduate semester credit hours
Tuition/Fees: $530 per semester credit hour tuition.
Comments: This course is part of the Department of Disability and Human Development’s Certificate in Assistive Technology. Although you do not have to be a participant in the certificate program to take this course, students interested in applying it towards the Certificate in Assistive Technology are encouraged to visit the department’s website. There, you can find information about applying for the program as well as information about the courses that are part of the certificate. You can also reach the department by phone at (312) 413-1647 (voice) or (312) 413-0453 (TTY).
Description: This is a 10-week on-line course designed for therapists, educators, and service coordinators involved in the assessment and training of assistive technology for children birth through age 5 years. The course content includes topics related to assessment and intervention of assistive technology for the development of communication, play, movement skills including access, seating and positioning, including equipment to be utilized in a variety of environments, as well as tools for computer and iPad access.
Prerequisites: Course offered to Graduate ONLY; Consent of instructor required
Textbook: For textbook information contact the instructor at sbay2@uic.edu
Audit Option: No
Instructor(s): Stephanie Bay
Location: This class meets online asynchronous
Schedule: This class meets online asynchronous
Enrollment Deadline: Two weeks prior to the first class
This course is a regular UIC campus course (listed in the UIC Schedule of Classes) in which a limited number of seats is available for continuing education students. If you are a regularly admitted UIC student and wish to enroll in this course, you must enroll in the campus section of the course by using Student Self-Service.