Graduate Certificate in Human Computer Interaction:

There is a growing demand within industry for workers with expertise in human-computer interaction (HCI), who generally hold titles such as interface designer; usability researcher analyst; usability engineer; user experience specialist; or information architect.  HCI specialists bridge the gap in organizations between groups who build the technologies and groups who use the technologies.  The qualifications for these positions generally fall into the following categories: 1) Knowledge of human-computer interaction principles; 2) Skills in collecting user requirements; 3) Skills in developing prototypes, both low fidelity (e.g., paper) and high fidelity (e.g., html mock-up); and 4) Skills in evaluation of the impact of technologies on humans.

The Business & Information Technology department at the Missouri University of Science & Technology (S&T) offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in Human-Computer Interaction.  These programs prepare students for positions as HCI specialists, and provide working IT professionals with additional skills to aid in the design and evaluation of usable systems.  The Business & Information Technology department at S&T includes some of the leading researchers in the field of HCI, with strong ties to industry usability professionals. (downloadable Fact sheet)