Psychology, Human Factors Concentration, M.S.

Human Factors Psychology is the application of principles and techniques of psychology to real-world problems. In Human Factors Psychology (HFP), principles and methods associated with Cognitive Psychology are applied to the human-machine interface to improve the usability and effectiveness of the interface. The Human Factors Psychology Concentration is designed to focus on human factors and ergonomics to provide students with a well-rounded foundation in psychology, the user-centered design process and the methods used to evaluate human-machine interfaces. Students will obtain basic competency in perception, cognition and information processing systems as well as the skills to apply this knowledge to the design of the human-machine interface. The Human Factors Psychology program is accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

Practicum and research experiences will be provided in laboratory and industrial settings. All students will complete a major research project prior to graduation. The concentration includes a course sequence that prepares the student to take the exam to become a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP).

GRE completion is not required for applicants to this program. Applicants with a last 60-hour GPA of 3.5 or higher or for those who have completed advanced degrees will be automatically admitted. Those with a last 60-hour GPA below 3.5 will be individually reviewed by program faculty who will make an admission decision based on the application file. For more information about applying for this concentration, please contact Dr. Steven Sutherland at sutherland@uhcl.edu. All applications will be individually reviewed by program faculty for an admission decision.