[vicsireland] Re: Masters in Assistive Technology at DIT
- From: "Ultan Ó Broin [MSC MIS]" <obroinu@xxxxxx>
- To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:02:31 +0000
here are the details on the DIT website:
http://www.dit.ie/DIT/study/graduate/courses/assistive.html
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On 26/02/2008, Derbhile Dromey <derbhile.dromey@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi
> See below for information about a new Masters in Assistive Technology
> being offered by DIT. The editor of PC Live Magazine, who I've written
> articles for, passed it on to me.
> Regards
> Derbhile Dromey
>
> DT202 MSc in Computing (Asssitive Technology)
>
> The School of Computing is offering an exciting new Masters whose focus is
> on the areas of Assistive Technology and Universal Design. For most people,
> technology can make life easier, expanding life's choices and opportunities.
> For people with disabilities, however, technology makes possible daily
> activities that were previously impossible. Assistive technologies (AT) have
> a central role to play in equalising opportunities for people with
> disabilities in all aspects of life.
>
> This Masters is designed to provide a broad background in the area of
> assistive technology with special focus on the principles of Universal
> Design. You will develop professional, technical and research abilities
> central to computing for assistive technology.
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> There is a strong emphasis on practical assessment to allow the students
> the opportunity to apply skills acquired within modules. The minimum time to
> complete the MSc programme is three academic semesters (1 year) fulltime and
> four academic semesters (two years) part-time. However the modular nature of
> the programme offers students the flexibility to progress through the
> programme at their own pace.
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> This programme is being offered initially only on a part-time basis, thus
> the minimum duration for a student enrolled in the MSc programme, to
> eligible for the award of MSc in Computing (Assistive Technology) is four
> academic semesters assuming that all modules are taken and completed and
> passed on first attempt. Students of the programme can progress through the
> programme, at their own pace, taking as many modules as they like (to a
> maximum of six) each year. Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday and
> Wednesday evenings.
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