Program Overview
This interdisciplinary Human Factors/Ergonomics program prepares students for careers in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. The program emphasizes theory, practical applications, and research, with core courses in human factors, experiments, and professional seminars. Graduates are equipped to work as human factors engineers, ergonomists, usability analysts, and more.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Content:
This interdisciplinary program prepares students for the emerging profession of Human Factors/Ergonomics (HF/E) through an interdisciplinary course sequence that emphasizes theory, practical applications, and research.
Program Structure:
- Core Courses (17 units):
- ISE 210 - Human Factors/Ergonomics
- ISE 212 - Human Factors Experiments
- ISE 290 - Human Factors & Ergonomics Professional Seminar
- KIN 266 - Principles and Concepts of Perceptual Motor Learning
- PSYC 273 - Seminar in Human Factors
- Approved Electives (9 units):
- Courses chosen by students in consultation with the Graduate Advisor
- Courses can be drawn from a wide range of graduate courses in industrial engineering, psychology, kinesiology, and other departments
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as Human Factors/Ergonomics professionals. They may work in various industries, including:
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Aerospace
- Software development
- Consumer products
Career Opportunities:
Graduates may assume roles such as:
- Human Factors Engineer
- Ergonomist
- Usability Analyst
- Safety Engineer
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Designer