TIMELINE 
TUITION INFORMATION 
COURSE MATERIALS
PROGRAM FEATURES 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 
PROPOSED PLAN OF STUDY 
GRADUATE COLLEGE APPLICATION 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) 
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY HOME PAGE

• Application deadline for fall is June 15.  Application for spring is November 15.  Application for summer is March 15.

• Residents:  $123.50 per credit 

• Non-residents:  $185.25 per credit 

• Note:  Tuition varies by semester and year - these rates only apply to the 2004-2005 school year.

• RIATT multi-media accessible learning kits:  $150 - $450 per course 

• Call 1-888-438-1938 to order materials for ESP 748, ESP 758, ESP 715, ESP 757, ESP 727, ESP 759, ESP 777

• Emphasis on assistive technology in inclusive environments 

• Anytime Anywhere learning format 

• Personal attention from an academic advisor 

• Experienced and caring faculty 

• Access to instructors through e-mail, web-based bulletin board and quarterly phone assessments

• Meets IDEA 1997 and ADA requirements 

• Facilitates hands-on experience in your own community 

• On-site experiences available but not required 

• Courses designed around modules developed by RIATT@NASDSE. Modules include videos, CD-ROMS, diskettes, textbooks, and hands-on kits

• Completion of courses qualifies students for competency certificates in assistive technology available through RIATT@NASDSE

• ASHA CEUs available 

• Receive advanced degree from a nationally accredited university 

• Smooth transition into doctoral studies for those qualified

• Masters degree in special education or related field 

• Access to e-mail, the internet, and computer with CD-ROM 

• Access to program providing assistive technology services 

• Demonstrated self-motivation to independently complete program requirements 
• Graduate Record Exam 

• Two letters of recommendation

• Phone interview with program coordinator

YEAR 1

FALL
ESP-748  Overview of Assistive Technology*
ESP-758  Collaborative Services in Assistive Technology

SPRING
ESP-715  Communication Programming for Persons with Severe Disabilities
ESP-757  Assistive Technology Assessment

SUMMER
ESP-727 Technology in Special Education
ESP-777  Assistive Technology Strategies for Young Children (elective)

YEAR 2

FALL
ESP-793  Field Experience 1 (3 credits)
ESP-722  Multicultural Perspectives in Special Education

SPRING
ESP-793  Field Experience 2 (3 credits)
ESP-718  Qualitative Research Methods

SUMMER
ESP-759  Assistive Technology Applications for Students with Disabilities

YEAR 3

FALL
ESP-798  Professional Paper (2 credits)
                Defense of Professional Paper
 
 

*All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated.
 
 

Available from:
The Graduate College
University of Nevada Las Vegas
4504 Maryland Parkway, Box 451017
Las Vegas, Nevada   89154-1017
(707) 895-4391

For downloadable forms go to: http://www.unlv.edu/Colleges/Graduate/admissions/download_app_forms.htm

For the UNLV Graduate Catalog go to:  http://www.unlv.edu/pubs/catalogs/graduate/

Indicate your interest in applying for the Specialist in Education Degree in Special Education (Ed.S) with an emphasis in Assistive Technology.
 
 

Q.  Does the Department of Special Education offer a doctoral degree online?

No, our doctoral degree requires two semesters of residency.  See the graduate catalog.

Q.  Is the Educational Specialist degree a Doctoral degree?

No, the Educational Specialist degree is a degree earned after a Master's degree but before a Doctoral degree.  It does require a professional paper which must be defended to a committee.

Q.  Can I really take all the assistive technology coursework online?

Yes, all of the courses are offered online.

Q.  How do I get hands-on experience with AT that I need?

Courses require the purchase of multi-media learning kits that incorporate videos, CDs, and some hands-on activities such as making a single switch.  In addition, you are required to do a practicum in a local setting that must provide hands-on experience.

Q.  Can I transfer in previous coursework in assistive technology?

It MAY be possible to transfer in some previous coursework if it was taken as a graduate credit and NOT part of a previous degree.  You may NOT transfer continuing education units.  Contact Dr. Babbitt to discuss this possibility in detail.

Q.  When is the best time to start?

Fall semester which begins in August is the best time to begin because we start the sequence of AT coursework in the fall.  Apply for admission to the graduate college by June 15.

Q.  Do I get application forms from Dr. Babbitt?

No, you can obtain application forms from the UNLV Graduate College or online.

Q.  Do I apply to the Department of Education?

No, you apply to the UNLV Graduate College, however, some documents such as transcripts are sent to both the Graduate College and to the Department of Special Education.  Read the Graduate College application carefully to determine which documents must be sent to both.

Q.  Do I really have to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)?

Yes, the Department of Special Education requires the GRE for the Educational Specialist and Doctoral programs.

Q.  How old can my GRE scores be?

No more than 5 years old.

Q.  Is a particular GRE score required?

No, the GRE is considered along with the other required application documents to make an admission decision.

Q.  Do I need to provide proof of immunization in order to register for classes?

Yes, this requirement applies even if you live thousands of miles away.  Don't ignore it or you won't be able to register.  I'm trying to get this requirement changed for distance students but have so far been unsuccessful.

Q.  What is a professional paper?

A professional paper can take one of two forms.  It can be an extensive review of the literature on a topic related to assistive technology.  It requires an extensive analysis and synthesis of the research literature in the field of AT written in APA style.  A professional paper can also incorporate field research, in which case, its organization more closely resembles a thesis.