The Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate computer interfaces so that they are accessible and easy for people to use. This interdisciplinary degree integrates concepts and methods from computer science, graphic design and the social sciences to provide a comprehensive understanding of the user-centered design process.

Students in this program will acquire a broad range of skills including:

  • Carry out the full user-centered design process
  • Conduct usability tests
  • Research users and their tasks
  • Create the information architecture for a web site or complex application
  • Develop working prototypes of dynamic web sites