The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program

Overview of The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program

The study of the relationship between humans and computers has quickly become one of the most dynamic and significant fields of technical investigation. Iowa State University's graduate program in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is an established leader in this rapidly changing field, making strategic investments to accelerate research, attract talented students and faculty, and expand the program of study.

HCI 591 Seminar Recap

Interdisciplinary by definition, HCI impacts nearly every area of our lives. The HCI graduate major reflects a broad recognition in academia and industry of the need to train researchers to meet the challenges faced by this rapidly evolving area of technological progress. HCI graduate students at ISU interact with faculty from departments representing every college in the University as well as researchers at the Virtual Reality Applications Center.

Students in the program engage in the interdisciplinary research and study of the interaction between people and technology and how that technology impacts society.

TESTIMONIALS

"Iowa State University's Human-Computer Interaction graduate program has facilitated my professional career by providing cutting edge facilitates and through encouraging multidisciplinary collaborations. Our interactions with computing technologies are going to rapidly change over the next decade and this program has allowed me a glimpse into that exciting future."
- Jeremiah Still, HCI PhD 2009.

"The coursework of ISU's HCI program provides an excellent preparation for working in the industry. Thanks to connections I made through the program, I had an opportunity to interview for a summer internship. Much of my interview focused on projects and topics covered by HCI 521, the introductory HCI class. Thanks in part to this preparation, my interview went successfully, and I look forward to an internship with Microsoft conducting usability research this summer."
- Michael VanWaardhuizen, HCI MS student.

HCI DEGREE

The interdepartmental graduate major in HCI provides advanced education and training while fostering research excellence in HCI at ISU, offering three graduate program degrees.

PhD in HCI
MS in HCI
Online HCI MS program
Certificate — an online program to meet the needs of students working in business and industry.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Human Computer Interaction
Iowa State University
1620 Howe Hall
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: 515-294-2089
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