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Human-Computer Interaction

Undergraduate Certificate

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Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
15
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$308.02
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$400.43

Human-Computer Interaction

Undergraduate Certificate

Human-computer interaction is a branch of informatics that focuses on the study, design, and development of interactive technology that’s empowering, inherently usable, and socially relevant. The IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction focuses on the user experience with interactive systems and the ways in which people interact with computers and technology.

As a student in this program, you study basic human-computer interaction theories, principles, and practices. You study user-centered approaches to interaction design as applied to interactive software, the web, mobile apps, data visualizations, and conversational user interfaces. You learn and demonstrate basic techniques to design and evaluate the usability and accessibility of interaction products. You apply evaluation and usability testing methods to interactive products to validate design decisions.

Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction may prepare you for such positions as:

User experience designer
User interface designer
Information architect
User experience architect
UI/UX interactive designer/developer
Interaction designer
Web designer
Usability specialist

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Human-Computer interaction, you must complete 15 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

Core courses (12 credits)
Elective (3 credits)

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Admissions

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

Official transcripts
SAT and/or ACT scores
Essay (200–400 words)

Priority Application Deadlines:

Fall semester (first-year freshmen): May 1

Fall semester (non–first-year students): Jun 1

Spring semester: Dec 1

Summer session I: Mar 15

Summer session II: May 1

Courses

Core

INFO-I 270	Introduction to HCI Principles & Practices	3 Credits
INFO-I 275	Introduction to HCI Theory	3 Credits
INFO-I 300	Human-Computer Interaction	3 Credits
NEWM-N 450	Usability Principles for New Media Interfaces	3 Credits

Electives

INFO-I 481	Experience Design and Evaluation of Access Technologies	3 Credits
INFO-I 482	Assistive Technology	3 Credits
INFO-I 483	Conversational User Interfaces: Experience Design and Applications	3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $308.02

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $924.06

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

This program is ineligible for financial aid.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $400.43

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1201.29

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $13,010

Books & Supplies $690

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $13,010

Books & Supplies $322

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

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Human-Computer Interaction

Undergraduate Certificate

Admissions

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

Courses

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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