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HCI Graduate Program

Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program

THE STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMANS AND COMPUTERS HAS QUICKLY BECOME ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC AND SIGNIFICANT FIELDS OF TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION.

Iowa State University’s graduate program in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is an established leader in this rapidly evolving field, making strategic investments to accelerate research, attract talented students and faculty, and expand the program of study.

INTERDISCIPLINARY BY DEFINITION, HCI IMPACTS NEARLY EVERY AREA OF OUR LIVES.

The HCI graduate major reflects a broad recognition in academia and industry of the need to train researchers to meet the challenges created by today’s breakneck pace of technological progress. HCI graduate students benefit from interacting with ISU faculty from departments representing every college in the University as well as researchers at the VRAC.

The interdepartmental graduate major in HCI provides advanced education and training while fostering research excellence in HCI at ISU, offering three graduate program degrees as well as a postbaccalaureate certificate.

PhD IN HCI
MS IN HCI
ONLINE MASTERS OF HCI
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HCI

Through distance learning, students who are working in the private or public sector are able to take courses to learn more about HCI without having to travel to the ISU campus to study or committing to a full graduate program.

“Iowa State University’s Human-Computer Interaction graduate program has facilitated my professional career by providing cutting edge facilities and through encouraging multidisciplinary collaborations. Our interactions with computing technologies are going to rapidly change over the next decade and this program has allowed me a glimpse into that exciting future.”
Jeremiah Still, Alumnus, HCI PhD
"I found the flexibility of my online program incredibly appealing. I was able to pursue my masters while maintaining my job."
Isabel Almuger, online HCI masters graduate
"The department faculty were so passionate, and they made the classes fun and engaging. A lot of our cohort were students that worked full-time jobs. The faculty were always understanding and tried to format classes in a way that was also accessible to part-time students. I would not have been able to earn my degree without their support."
Kavya Ramamoorthy, online HCI masters graduate