Overview

Our students in the Human-Computer Interaction program from University of Maryland develop a fundamental understanding of the technology design process, tool-building technologies, evaluation techniques, application areas for users, and the social impact of technology on the individual and community. The program prepares students to become human-computer interaction (HCI) leaders in industry and government, or to become successful in doctoral work in a particular specialization of HCI.

Our 30-credit program is typically completed in two years by full-time students, while offering flexibility to accommodate part-time and professional students. Our core curriculum grounds students in the fundamentals of HCI perspectives and methodologies, while electives offer in-depth insight into specialized areas of the field. A required internship experience provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in industry or research environments, and the choice of an individual thesis or a client-based team capstone project allows students to demonstrate the skills they’ve acquired in the form best suited to their career goals.

Facilities and Special Resources

The College operates six research centers: the Human-Computer Interaction Lab (HCIL), the Information Policy and Access Center (iPAC), and the Center for Advanced Study of Communities and Information (CASCI), the Cloud Computing Center (CCC), the Trace Center, and the Digital Curation Innovation Center (DCIC).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming for Information Professionals

Human-Computer Interaction Design Methods

Research Methods

Information Policy

Information Ethics

Users and Use Context

Information and Universal Usability

Information Environments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Statement of Purpose

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Letters of Recommendation (3)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

CV/Resume

Supplementary Application

Tuition Fees

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56340 USD / year

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56340 USD / year

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26340 USD / year

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Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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