Graduate Minor in Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience
About the Graduate Minor
The graduate minor in Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience offers Drexel graduate students in an MS or a PhD program the opportunity to learn a variety of foundational human-computer interaction (HCI) principles and applied user experience (UX) techniques. The program provides skills and training for students who wish to expand their understanding of human-centered design and/or apply design skills in their major area of study. The minor introduces a range of techniques for the design and evaluation of technologies that support and complement human needs and abilities in a broad range of contexts such as work, wellness, home, entertainment, and artistic expression.
Admission Requirements
Open to Drexel graduate students in an MS or a PhD program.
Additional Programs in Human-Computer Interaction and Information
For students who would like to further pursue graduate studies in the information field, CCI offers a Master of Science degree programs in Human-Computer Interaction & User Experience and Library & Information Science (ALA accredited).
Program Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| INFO 508 | Information Innovation through Design Thinking | 3.0 |
| INFO 690 | Understanding Users: User Experience Research Methods | 3.0 |
| INFO 691 | Prototyping the User Experience | 3.0 |
| Choose 2 of the following: | 6.0 | |
| Human-Computer Interaction | ||
| Designing with Data | ||
| Social and Collaborative Computing | ||
| Total Credits | 15.0 | |
Additional Information
For more information about this program, visit the College of Computing & Informatics website.