M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction

The Georgia Institute of Technology has established a Master of Science degree program in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), which began Fall Quarter of 1997. This interdisciplinary, collaborative program is a cooperative effort of the College of Computing; the School of Psychology; and the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture (LCC). Coordinated and administered through the GVU Center, the program will provide students with the practical, interdisciplinary skills and theoretical understanding they will need to become leaders in the design, implementation and evaluation of the computer interfaces of the future. The HCI Master's program has been enthusiastically endorsed by Georgia Tech and the Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia. It was the first such program in Georgia, and one of a small but growing number internationally.

The Master of Science degree in HCI is a three to four semester program consisting of a total of 36 semester-hours. Each student will be required to take a set of core courses, followed by a set of specialization courses and the team project.

The core is divided into fixed and flexible sets. Students are required to complete the three courses in the fixed core and a subset of courses in the flexible core based on their academic background. The specific courses for each student will be determined through advisement by the HCI Program Coordinator in consultation with their academic unit. The area specialization courses are determined by the academic unit in which the student resides. Currently, the participating units are the College of Computing, the School of Psychology, and the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture. Academic units that choose to participate in the HCI Program may not impose any additional degree requirements beyond the set of courses required for the area of specialization.

Online Application

For more information about the HCI Master of Science program, please contact:

Program Administration
email: hci-ms@cc.gatech.edu