Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services promote active participation and quality of life for people with diverse abilities in a variety of domains, including self-care, communication, sports, recreation, social, work, school, and leisure.

The Department of Occupational Therapy's certificate program in Assistive Technology, is designed for working professionals and graduate students in occupational therapy and/or a related field who are looking to gain more experience and foundational knowledge in the area of assistive tech.

Program Outcomes

Throughout this three-course certificate program, you will gain valuable experience and professional knowledge in the field of assistive technology. You will learn from, and work collaboratively with, people with disabilities in state-of-the-art makerspaces at Tufts and in the community.

As a graduate of the certificate program, you will be able to directly apply your learning and experience to your work in occupational therapy or fields such as rehabilitation, engineering, computer science, education, and child development.

Application Requirements

Application Fee
Resume/CV
Personal Statement
Official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test scores, if applicable
Transcripts
One Letter of Recommendation

Tuition & Fees

GSAS bills tuition using a per-credit billing model, meaning you are billed for the number of credits you take each semester. This billing model is used to provide students better flexibility so they may "pay-as-they-go".

Tuition*	$1,049 per credit
Total Credits Required	9
Enrollment Status	Part-Time: 3-6 credits per semester (typically 1-2 courses)

Estimating Tuition Costs for this Program

The example pathway below outlines estimated tuition costs per semester using a typical part-time course load. This is one possible pathway to completion; actual credits, costs and degree completion time may vary based on a student’s course load:

Part-Time Pathway	Fall	Spring	Summer	Total
Year 1	3 credits	3 credits	3 credits	9 credits
Year 1	$3,147	$3,147	$3,147	$9,441
Estimated Total Tuition*				$9,441*

*Estimated based on 2026-2027 tuition rates. Rates are subject to change each academic year. For further information about the full cost of attendance, including health insurance, fees and estimated indirect costs (housing, transportation, etc.), visit Student Financial Services.

Funding Opportunities

While Tufts University does not offer institutional scholarships for certificate programs, we are committed to supporting students as they explore financing options. Additionally, the following opportunities are available:

City Year Corps members, alumni, and staff are eligible to receive a minimum scholarship award of 25% off tuition.
There are various work opportunities available for students across Tufts.
Students interested in exploring possible research pathways or other opportunities may discuss options directly with the Program Director.

Visit our Graduate Financial Aid page for information on loans and financing options.