Certificate
in Human-Computer Interaction
Program Description
Building on a base of experience and expertise, the Department
of Language, Literature, and Communication is proud to offer a
graduate level Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
for distance learning students. As the computer industry has matured,
the number of software and hardware products has greatly increased
and the release time has shortened considerably. These trends
have extended computer use beyond a small cadre of specialists
to much of the public, and from a small number of calculation-intensive
operations to a wide range of computer and communication tasks.
This program, designed in cooperation with industry
experts, provides those involved in the design of human-computer
interactions with the knowledge and skills they will need to create
new and better ways for people to communicate with and through
computers. The certificate, comprised of four graduate courses,
provides an overview of HCI usability, in-depth work in electronic
coaching systems, communication design for the World Wide Web,
and a capstone design experience.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in an applicable
area from an accredited undergraduate institution
- Cumulative QPA 3.0 minimum
- Prerequisite requirements for all certificate
courses
- Completed application form (non-matriculated
status)
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate
and graduate work
- TOEFL required for all international students
- Brief statement of background and goals as
it applies to the program
Credentials Earned
- 12 Rensselaer graduate credits
- Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction
Certificate Completion Requirements
- Status as a matriculated or non-matriculated
Rensselaer student
- Completion of all four courses with a grade
of "B" or better
COMM-6420
Foundations of HCI Usability
COMM-6750 Communication Design
for the World Wide Web
COMM-6760 Electronic Coaching
Systems
COMM-6810 Studio Design in
HCI
Back to top
|
