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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 15
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $414.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $621.00
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Certificate Overview
As a student in the Human-Computer Interaction Graduate Certificate program, you'll take courses in HCI design, as well as specialized courses in user psychology and sociology, usability and evaluative methods, and prototyping for interactive systems. You'll also develop skills in user experience design and information technology to create engaging experiences in a variety of career disciplines.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Transcripts
- Personal statement (500-750 words)
- Resume
- TOEFL score (minimum 100) or IELTS score (minimum 7.5) - international students only
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction prepares you for such careers as:
- UX designer
- Interaction designer
- Information architect
- Web developer
- Applications developer
- Computer programmer
- Software developer
- Information systems manager
- Technical services manager
- Usability analyst
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction, you must complete 15 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Human-computer interaction core courses (12 credit hours)
- Specialization course (3 credit hours)
Core Classes
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
INFO-H 541 | Interaction Design Practice | 3 Credits |
INFO-H 543 | Interaction Design Methods | 3 Credits |
INFO-H 561 | Meaning and Form in Human Computer Interaction | 3 Credits |
INFO-H 563 | Psychology of Human Computer Interaction | 3 Credits |
Elective Classes
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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INFO-H 517 | Visualization Design, Analysis, and Evaluation | 3 Credits |
INFO-H 564 | Prototyping for Interactive Systems | 3 Credits |
INFO-H 565 | Collaborative and Social Computing | 3 Credits |
INFO-H 566 | Experience Design for Ubiquitous Computing | 3 Credits |
INFO-H 599 | Topics in Human-Centered Computing | 1-3 Credits |
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