Campuses:
Twin Cities campus
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Twin Cities Campus
Human Factors and Ergonomics M.S.Human Factors & Ergonomics
College of Design
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Human Factors and Ergonomics Graduate Program, Center for Design in Health, Room 220, 1425 University Ave S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-626-0026)
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
Human factors and ergonomics (HF/E) is the study of how to make technological systems safe, effective, and easy and enjoyable to use. The program offers interdisciplinary coursework that addresses human performance and how it can be enhanced through design of tools, systems, working environments, processes, and organizations. HF/E has applications ranging from clothing and living spaces to business processes, computer interfaces, and spacecraft cockpits. Companies value graduates with HF/E training because it is essential to creating effective products that can compete in a global market. The minor is available to master's and doctoral students.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
14
major credits,
6
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is oral.
Plan C: Plan C requires
24
major credits and
6
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 2 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
The M.S. is offered under two plans: Plan A (with thesis) and Plan C (with minor). Plan A requires completion of 20 course credits plus 10 thesis credits. Plan C requires completion of 30 course credits, including 6 non-major credits.
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