Program Overview
The Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services at California State University Northridge is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 25,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,410 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Seminar - Human Characteristics in Relation to Usability of Assistive Technologies
- Seminar - Current and Emerging Topics in Assistive Technology (This course is taken three times throughout the two-year program)
- History, Law, Policy and Assistive Technology
- Functional Biology and Design Innovation
- Assistive Technology Across the Lifespan
- Medical Conditions Affecting Quality of Life
- Research Methods and Design in Assistive Technology
- Assistive Technology Assessment and Outcome Measures
- Counseling in Assistive Technology Service Delivery
- Directed Comprehensive Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the program, applicants must possess (at the time of enrollment):- Educational Background: Bachelor\'s degree in any major from a regionally accredited institution.
- Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.0 or 2.5 and GRE score, in one section of the test, in the upper 50th percentile. GRE scores are not required if your cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,410 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,410 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,410 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Northridge directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Northridge
California State University Northridge
United States
California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months