Human-Computer Interaction Certificate
If you have an interest in how people interact with technology or computers, or you like design, psychology, sociology, or any number of additional fields that HCI intersects with, HCI could be a good fit.
HCI is the branch of informatics that studies and supports the design, development, and implementation of humanly usable and socially acceptable information technologies.
Because human–computer interaction studies a human and a machine in conjunction, it draws from supporting knowledge on both the machine and the human side. On the machine side, techniques in computer graphics, operating systems, programming languages, and development environments are relevant. On the human side, communication theory, graphic and industrial design disciplines, linguistics, social sciences, cognitive psychology, and human factors such as computer user satisfaction are relevant
Due to the multidisciplinary nature of HCI, people with different backgrounds contribute to its success.
Certificate RequirementsThe Undergraduate Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a 15-credit-hour program allowing students to become certified in the fundamental theory and application of human-computer interaction. Students can seek this certificate in addition to their major or as a stand-alone certificate.
- INFO I270 Introduction to HCI Principles & Practices
- INFO I275 Introduction to HCI Theory
- INFO I300 Human-Computer Interaction
- NEWM N450 Usability Principles for New Media Interfaces
Note: courses above marked in bold can be counted towards a student’s general education requirement.
Choose one:
NEWM N328 Visualizing Information
INFO I400 Experience Design and Evaluation of Access Technologies
INFO I480 Experience Design and Evaluation of Ubiquitous Computing
Last updated: 04/23/2018
