Overview

About this Degree

Human Computer Interaction graduate students at Iowa State University benefit from interacting with ISU faculty from departments representing every college in the University as well as researchers at the Virtual Reality Applications Center.

Learning Goals

Design and evaluate systems with a user-centered design lens
Participate in a multidisciplinary product development team
Choose and apply an appropriate user-centered design approach
Identify key players and organizations in HCI
Use theories and models in the HCI field
Describe emerging technology trends

Accreditation

Iowa State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Psychology of Human Computer Interaction
User Engagement
Python Application Development in HCI
Computational Implementation and Prototyping
Internet-Based Methods, Extended Reality, and Machine Learning for Use in Engineering Design and Data Analysis
Computational Methods I
Design and Ethics
Organizational and Social Implications of Human Computer Interaction
Evaluating Technology-based Learning Environments

Methods for Interdisciplinary Research
Design Ethnography

Emerging Practices in Human Computer Interaction
Human Factors
Cognitive Engineering
Designing Effective Learning Environments
Data, Code And Form
Statistical Methods for Data Analysis
Human Factors in Product Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Minimum 3.0 GPA for the MS Thesis; 2.80 GPA for MS Creative Component

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General requirements

applicants from all undergraduate majors, backgrounds, and work experiences to apply.
The Master of Science is a STEM degree.
4-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Academic Records/Transcripts
Minimum 3.0 GPA for the MS Thesis; 2.80 GPA for MS Creative Component
Proof of English Proficiency
3 Letters of Recommendation
Optional: Portfolio Submission. You’re welcome to include a portfolio, but it is not required.
Optional: GRE Scores. Applicants who have taken the GRE are encouraged to submit their scores, but submission is not required.
International Requirement: Financial Statement. If this document is required, you may wait to upload your financial documentation until after receiving an admission offer.

Tuition Fees

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37564 USD / year

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35582 USD / year

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16914 USD / year

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Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

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