Overview

The Informatics program at Pennsylvania State University is designed to build an understanding of how information and technology fundamentally impact (and are impacted by) people, organizations, and the world community.

Topical areas within the program span a broad range including: human computer interaction, computational techniques, applications (e.g., bio-informatics and geographical information systems), societal issues (such as digital divide issues), user issues (e.g., computer-aided cognition), and information systems design and development providing exposure and grounding in many of the aspects of the information sciences.

The program is especially attractive to students interested in gaining state-of-the-art understanding of informatics and its use as a solution in multiple venues.

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate appropriate breadth and depth of interdisciplinary knowledge, and comprehension of the major issues in information sciences and technology (IST).
Use interdisciplinary knowledge and methods of IST to plan and conduct a research thesis.
Communicate the major issues of IST effectively, including publications in high quality journals and presentations at high value conferences.
Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking within IST, including across disciplines.
Know and conduct themselves in accordance with the highest ethical standards, values, and, where these are defined, the best practices of IST (as expressed in SARI training modules).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interdisciplinary Research Design for Information Sciences and Technology
IST Research
Theories and Methods of Information Sciences and Technology Research
Research Design in Information Sciences and Technology
Human-Computer Interaction: The User and Technology
Computer-Supported Cooperative Work
Development Tools and Visualizations for Human-Computer Interaction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction View 88 other Masters in Human Computer Interaction in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the program are required to submit three letters of reference, a current resume (including present position and any publications), a 1 to 3 page statement of research background and goals related to pursuing an advanced degree and career in informatics, which also briefly discusses personal motivation for obtaining an M.S., and a sample of the applicant’s writing (e.g., technical paper, etc.).
A bachelor's degree in a related area (e.g., engineering and science), while not necessary for admission, is helpful in the successful completion of the degree.
It is expected that students will have a basic level of competency in statistics, as well as computer and information technology. Related work experience can be used to demonstrate such competency.
It is expected that the successful applicant will have an overall grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher for his or her undergraduate study and/or graduate-level study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46796 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46796 USD / year

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In-State

25966 USD / year

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Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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