Human-Computer Interaction, M.A.

Research Track

A. Core Requirements (15 cr)

• HCI 500 - Introduction to Human Computer Interaction Credit: 3
• HCI 510 - HCI Methods I - Design and Evaluation Credit: 3
• HCI 520 - Graphical User Interfaces Credit: 3
• HCI 521 - Software Design Credit: 3
• HCI 530 - Seminar in Contemporary Topics in HCI Credit: 3

B. Project (6 cr)

• HCI 550 - HCI Project I Credit: 3
• HCI 551 - HCI Project II Credit: 3

C. Electives (12 cr)

• HCI 511 - HCI Methods II - Research and Statistical Methods Credit: 3
• HCI 530 - Seminar in Contemporary Topics in HCI Credit: 3

• (may be taken again as an elective with different topic)

• HCI 691 - HCI Internship Credit: 3 (from 3 to 6 cr)
• CSC 554 - Systems Simulation Credit: 3
• CSC 586 - Topics in Artificial Intelligence Credit: 3
• ART 508 - Graduate Graphic Design—Print Media Credit: 3-9 (3 cr max)
• ART 509 - Graduate Multimedia Credit: 3
• ART 514 - Graduate Graphic Design—Individual Problems Credit: 1-12 (3 cr max)
• ART 517 - Graduate Web Design Credit: 3-9 (3 cr max)

Professional Track

A. Core Requirements (15 cr)

• HCI 500 - Introduction to Human Computer Interaction Credit: 3
• HCI 510 - HCI Methods I - Design and Evaluation Credit: 3
• HCI 520 - Graphical User Interfaces Credit: 3
• HCI 521 - Software Design Credit: 3
• MBA 517 - Organization and Management: A Global Perspective Credit: 3

B. Elective Business Courses (6 cr)

Select two business electives, under advisement. The following list are recommended choices.

• MBA 501 - Accounting Credit: 3
• MBA 502 - Principles of Economics Credit: 3
• MBA 503 - Principles of Management Credit: 3
• MBA 505 - Operations Management Credit: 3
• MBA 506 - Legal Environment of Business Credit: 3
• MBA 507 - Financial Management Credit: 3
• MBA 568 - Project Management Credit: 3

Elective Courses (9 cr)

Select three courses, under advisement. The following are recommended choices.

• HCI 550 - HCI Project I Credit: 3
• HCI 551 - HCI Project II Credit: 3
• HCI 511 - HCI Methods II - Research and Statistical Methods Credit: 3
• HCI 530 - Seminar in Contemporary Topics in HCI Credit: 3
• HCI 531 - Seminar in Contemporary Topics in HCI Credit: 3
• CSC 554 - Systems Simulation Credit: 3
• CSC 586 - Topics in Artificial Intelligence Credit: 3
• ART 508 - Graduate Graphic Design—Print Media Credit: 3-9 (3 cr max)
• ART 514 - Graduate Graphic Design—Individual Problems Credit: 1-12 (3 cr max)
• ART 517 - Graduate Web Design Credit: 3-9 (3 cr max)

D. Internship (3 cr)

• HCI 691 - HCI Internship Credit: 3

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Professional Track Notes

Professional Track Notes

• Elective courses may be taken from a range of departments, including ones not on the list. However, all elective courses must be selected under advisement. Students are responsible for ensuring that all pre-requisite requirements are met for the courses they need, or choose, to take. The two project courses are optional for HCI Professional Track students and are treated as electives.
• All HCI Professional Track students are required to take a 3 credit hour Internship. Internships are required to be minimum 8 weeks, 40 hours per week, long. Students are responsible for finding an internship placement with the help of the Office of Experience Based Education. Students are required to write a report and to give a presentation after the internship.

Curriculum Notes

• The course HCI 510 - HCI Methods has a psychology research methods prerequisite (HCI 509)
• The course HCI 521 - Software Design has an introduction to programming prerequisite (CSC 212)
• All of the credits for the MA degree must be taken at the graduate level.