Overview

Human Factors/Ergonomics students take a group of five core courses from several different San Jose State University departments and elective courses in topics of their choosing. The Human Factors and Ergonomics program at San José State University culminates in a major project or thesis. Courses in this program are usually offered in the evening, allowing students to complete the program on a full or part-time basis.

Student Outcomes

Upon completion of their degree, students will be able to apply knowledge of the sciences of human factors and workplace ergonomics, design and conduct experiments, as well as be able to analyze and interpret data.

Students will also be able to design a system, component or process to meet accepted human factors and workplace ergonomics standards within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

They will also have the ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams, to identify, formulate, and solve human factors and ergonomics problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Factors/Ergonomics

Human Factors Experiments

Principles and Concepts of Perceptual Motor Learning

Design of Experiments

Design and Analysis of Engineering Experiments

Experiment Design for Human Factors Engr

Special Problems

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Jose, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Applicants for classified standing must have completed a B. S. or B.A. degree in Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Occupational therapy, Industrial Design, Human Performance or other related fields at an accredited institution.
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) or better for the last 60 units of academic work is preferred for admission to the program.
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) or better for the last 60 units of academic work is preferred for admission to the program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20920 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20920 USD / year

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In-State

20920 USD / year

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Additional Details

Non-Resident Fees are charged an additional $444 per unit.

Living costs

San Jose

United States

1740 - 3150 USD / month

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