Rehabilitation Technology Advanced Certificate

San Diego State University (SDSU) offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across a wide spectrum of fields, including science, engineering, business, humanities, and the arts. The university's strengths lie in its research initiatives, cutting-edge facilities, and its strategic location in San Diego, which provides students with access to numerous opportunities for internships and collaborations with industry leaders. SDSU is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. Through its dedication to research, innovation, and community engagement, San Diego State University prepares graduates to excel in their chosen fields and make a meaningful impact in the local and global communities they serve.

The purpose of this certificate is to train interested engineers and non-engineers in the field of rehabilitation technology using formal classroom instruction, project design and fabrication, and internship. Enrollment in this certificate program will provide interested engineering students exposure to rehabilitation technology. For non-engineering rehabilitation professionals (e.g., vocational rehabilitation counselors, special education teachers, transition and supported employment specialists), the certificate program will provided specialty training in the application of rehabilitation technology. Potential employment opportunities include positions in a variety of settings, e.g., public/private schools (K-12), postsecondary education (community college, university), assistive technology assessment centers, state departments of rehabilitation, community rehabilitation programs or other non-profits, independent living centers, rehabilitation centers, recreational programs, or other projects funded through private or government resources related to the assessment, identification, and/or acquisition of assistive technology devices and/or services.