Program Overview

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Master's Students

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering requires students to complete 50 credits to graduate. This includes:

• 24 credits of HCDE core courses
• A minimum of 12 credits in specialized content areas
• Additional elective courses as needed

Degree Requirements

• Degree Requirements
• Degree Planning
• Course Schedule
• Special Topics Courses
• Course Descriptions

Advising

Current and prospective HCDE graduate students are encouraged to meet with a departmental advisor to discuss admission, graduation, and degree planning.

Resources & Policies

• Master's student policies
• Resources for all HCDE students
• Resources for all UW students

Program Details

• Degree Requirements
• Degree Planning
• Course Schedule
• Courses
• Special Topics Courses
• Policies
• Tuition & Fees
• Preparing to Graduate
• MS Student Ambassadors
• Study Abroad

Research Areas

The HCDE department is involved in various research areas, including:

• HCDE Research Impact
• Research Areas
• Directed Research Groups
• Research Labs & Centers
• Research Updates
• PhD Dissertations & Technical Reports

News & Events

• HCDE News
• Events Calendar
• HCDE Research Speaker Series
• UX Speaker Series
• Capstone Showcase
• Graduation Ceremony
• Distinguished Lectures
• Join our Mailing List
• Designing Up Magazine

Future Students

• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Science
• PhD Program
• Graduate Certificate in User Centered Design
• Graduate Certificate in Human Centered Artificial Intelligence
• Information Sessions
• Careers
• Speak to an Adviser

Current Students

• Undergraduate Students
• Master's Students
• PhD Students
• Certificate Students
• HCDE Student Resources
• Student Associations
• Voicing Concerns
• Careers & Internships

Industry & Alumni

• Get Involved & Stay Connected
• Sponsor Student Projects
• Alumni & Industry Events Calendar
• Recruiting and Hiring Students
• Alumni Directory
• Design for Passion
• Outstanding Alumni Award
• Corporate & Foundation Relations