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The Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) master’s degree program focuses on
the rapidly growing discipline called Human-Computer Interaction. HCI
practitioners are involved in the design, implementation, and evaluation
of computer interfaces that are accessible and easy for people to use.
This new degree integrates courses in computer science, graphic design,
psychology, and Human-Computer Interaction to provide a broad
understanding of the discipline.
The program has five phases, with each phase preparing the student
for the subsequent phase. The master’s degree program consists of:
Upon acceptance into the master’s degree program, the student will
meet with a faculty advisor to discuss Prerequisite courses. The
Prerequisite courses are intended to ensure that all students enter
graduate courses with an equivalent background. The Fundamental courses
offer knowledge in the multiple disciplines that contribute to HCI.
Students in the Core courses acquire an understanding of the
technological and theoretical foundations, and the Advanced Phase
provides students the opportunity to study specialized topics in greater
depth. This phase adds depth to the work completed in the previous
phases. The degree culminates in the experience of the Capstone Course
where students take a real-life problem from design through
implementation and usability testing.
Grade and GPA requirements
Grades: Students must receive a grade of B- or better in each
prerequisite course and a C- or better in all other courses.
GPA: Students must maintain a graduate level GPA of 2.50 or higher
while pursuing their degree. Students will not be approved for
graduation with less than a 2.50 GPA.
Prerequisite Courses
The courses in the Prerequisite Phase for the MS in Human-Computer
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- CSC 150 Introduction to Computer Systems and Programming
- CSC 211 Programming in Java I
- CSC 319 Database Technology
- CSC 323 Data Analysis
- HCI 332 User-Centered Web Development
- HCI 402 Foundations of Digital Design
- PSY 105 Introductory Psychology I
By taking these courses and receiving a grade of a B- or better in
each,
the student will have completed the requirements of the Prerequisite
Phase.
All or part of the Prerequisite Phase may be waived if a student has the
equivalent academic background. Alternatively, students with practical
experience may complete a Graduate Assessment Examination (GAE) to show
competency in a prerequisite. All students are blocked from enrolling in
Core Knowledge Phase courses prior to completing their prerequisites.
The student must submit an online Change of Status request when the
Prerequisite
Phase is completed to inform the Student Services offices that the block
can be removed. The online request must be submitted two weeks before
the student
intends to register for graduate level classes. The student will then be
considered a fully admitted student, and may pass to the Graduate phase
of the program. Students may submit the Change of Status request by
logging in to
MyCTI at
www.cti.depaul.edu/myCTI. |
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Students should complete their Prerequisite courses before beginning
the Fundamental courses. However, while completing the Prerequisite
courses, students may take Fundamental courses with consent of their
faculty advisor. The Fundamental courses for the MS in Human-Computer
Interaction are:
- HCI 440 Usability Engineering
- HCI 470 Digital Page Formatting I
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Students must complete all Prerequisite courses and should complete
all Fundamental courses before taking Core courses. The Core courses
are:
- HCI 430 Prototyping and Implementation
- HCI 445 Inquiry Methods and Use Analysis
- HCI 450 Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction
- HCI 460 Usability Evaluation Methods
- HCI 471 Digital Page Formatting II
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Advanced Phase Courses
Students must complete five of the following courses, to be taken
from at least two categories:
Design
- ART 405 Advanced Color Design
- ART 462 Title Unavailable
- HCI 422 Multimedia
- HCI 441 Usability Issues for Electronic Commerce
- HCI 511 Designing for Disabilities
- HCI 512 Designing for Visualization
- HCI 513 Design/Strategies for Internet Commerce
- HCI 560 Training and User Support
- HCI 590 Topics in Human-Computer Interaction
- IS 450 Enterprise System Implementation.
Computer Science
- GPH 469 Computer Graphics Development
- GPH 470 Survey of Computer Graphics
- GPH 539 Advanced Rendering Techniques
- GPH 570 Visualization
- ECT 433 Survey of Web Programming Technologies
- HCI 432 User-Centered Web Development
- HCI 530 Usability Issues for Handheld Devices
- HCI 540 User Interface Implementation I
Evaluation
- CSC 423 Data Analysis and Regression
- CSC 424 Advanced Data Analysis
- CSC 428 Data Analysis for Experimenters
- PSY 402 Perceptual Processes
- PSY 404 Learning and Cognitive Processes
- PSY 645 Organizational Development
- PSY 646 Needs Analysis
- PSY 647 Organizational Consulting: Diagnostics
- PSY 649 Testing: Measurement, Application, and Legal Considerations
- SY 649 Title Unavailable
- PSY 650 Creativity and Decision Making
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- HCI 594 Human-Computer Interaction Capstone
Last Modified:
Wednesday December 19, 2007
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