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BA(Hons) Human-Computer Interaction Design

University of Hartford, United States
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Course Overview

If you have an interest in designing user experiences and interfaces that extend beyond mobile phones and desktop computers, you should consider our unique program in Human-Computer Interaction Design (HCID).

The program features innovative coursework and offers real-world experiences that give you the digital design and computer programming background necessary to succeed in this integrated field.Human-Computer Interaction Design (HCID) is the science of creating measurably effective ways to interact with computational resources. Some modern examples include cloud services, voice activated assistants, semantically aware chatbots, and virtual/augmented reality systems. You will learn how to design user-friendly computer interfaces that are efficient, safe, aesthetically pleasing, and unique. This interdisciplinary program combines course work in computer science and design with an enriching liberal arts core, enabling you to foster a creative mindset for design-forward thinking.

General Eligibility

In addition to major requirements, students must meet the General Education Requirements that correlate to their degree.

  • For B.A. and B.S. degrees, see General Education Requirements for the B.A. and B.S. Degrees (A&S).

  • For Transfer students, see General Education Requirements for Transfer Students (A&S).

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

HCID Core (17 credits)

  • HCID 110 - Foundations of Web Design and Development 4 credit(s)

  • HCID 220P - Interactive Data Visualization 4 credit(s)

  • HCID 260 - Interface Prototyping 3 credit(s)

  • HCID 410W - Capstone Design 3 credit(s)

  • HCID 411P - Senior Capstone 3 credit(s)

Computer Science Core (10 Credits)

  • CS 114 - Fundamentals of Computing I 4 credit(s)

  • CS 275 - Introduction to Internet Programming 3 credit(s)

  • CS 375 - Web Services 3 credit(s)

Design Core (3 credits)

  • DES 200 - Introduction to User Interface Design 3 credit(s)

Communication Core (3 credits)

  • CMM 110 - Communication in the Digital Age 3 credit(s)

Internship (1-3 credits)

  • HCID 400P - Human-Computer Interaction Design Internship 1-3 credit(s)

  • HCID 401P - Human-Computer Interaction Design Internship 1-3 credit(s)

Electives (6-8 credits)

Two courses from the following list of HCID-approved electives:

  • HCID 230 - Game Design 3 credit(s)

  • HCID 370 - Human-Centered Design 3 credit(s)

  • CS 115 - Fundamentals of Computing II 4 credit(s)

  • CIN 252W - Film Analysis 3 credit(s)

  • CMM 240 - Introduction to Media: Industries, Content and Audiences 3 credit(s)

  • CMM 244 - Introduction to Television Production 3 credit(s)

  • CMM 281 - Introduction to Multimedia 3 credit(s)

  • ECT 111 - DC Electrical Fundamentals for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)

  • MGT 310 - Management and Organizational Behavior 3 credit(s)

  • PSY 252 - Social Psychology 3 credit(s)

  • PSY 320 - Thinking, Memory, and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

Minimun IELTS Score 6.5 overall.

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