Program Overview

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Human Systems Engineering, BS

The Bachelor of Science program in human systems engineering provides students with an understanding of the science of human performance. Students gain experience using methods and tools to apply this understanding to design and problem-solving in a wide variety of domains, such as product usability, learning design, sports performance, and workplace and hospital safety.

Program Description

Many diverse professions need experts in human factors to work on problems that involve an understanding of human performance; these areas include user experience, aviation human factors, cognitive performance, consumer psychology, transportation human factors, patient safety, effective teamwork, health psychology, learning optimization, social cognition, threat detection, and sports psychology.

At a Glance

• College/school: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Polytechnic or Online
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
• First required math course: MAT 170 - Precalculus
• Math intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

View 2025 - 2026 curriculum. View curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

• Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence), MS
• Data Science, Analytics and Engineering (Human-Centered Applications), MS
• Human Systems Engineering, MS
• User Experience, MS

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A").

Attend Online

ASU Online offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

• Global experience: With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, human systems engineering students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the human systems engineering program are prepared for industry and government careers. They may work as a member of a design team for a product or system in a position such as:

• Game designer
• Human factors engineer
• Human systems integrator
• Interface designer
• User experience designer
• Usability engineer

Career Data

• Corporate Web Developer: 8.2% growth, $108,970 median salary
• IT Project Manager: 8.2% growth, $108,970 median salary
• Video Game Designer: 7.0% growth, $98,090 median salary

STEM-OPT Extension

This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension. The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.