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At a Glance
The Master of Rehabilitation Technology (MRT) coursework is offered in an online format to prepare graduates from anywhere to become leaders in the field of assistive technology and to earn their credential as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP). Two in-person immersions are required to gain valuable hands-on experience.
Application
Start Term
Fall term (August)
Application Opens
September 15, 2024
Application Closes
August 15, 2025 with rolling admissions.
Commitment
and Credits
Duration
Full-time
1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)
Part-time
Varies and at the student’s pace
Commitment
Credits
35
Degree
Type of Degree
This degree enhances skills in assistive and rehabilitation technology. Graduates are more than prepared to become an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP).
Format(s)
Applied Skills
Coursework is 100% online, but students come to the University’s Oakland campus in Pittsburgh to participate in the Deep Dive Immersions.
Students also complete an in-person, 240-hour clinical practicum/internship during the summer term. This internship can be completed within a clinic, hospital, community organization, school, manufacturing or supply company, or any other approved facility.
Estimated
Program
Costs
Pitt2Pitt Scholarship | Participating Program
The Pitt2Pitt scholarship can help graduating University of Pittsburgh seniors or alumni complete a Pitt master’s degree or certificate program.
This is a participating program. There is no application process for the Pitt2Pitt Scholarship! Learn more by visiting the Pitt2Pitt website.
Accreditation
The University of Pittsburgh Master of Rehabilitation Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendations of the Committee on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Education (CoA-RATE).
