Northeastern University's Graduate Certificate in Human-Centered Informatics provides students the opportunity to learn the theories of cognitive and social psychology as well as universal principles of design adopted in human-computer interaction.
Part-Time
Human-Centered Informatics focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of IT systems with a particular emphasis on the relations and interactions between people and IT systems. The emphasis of understanding users' experience when they interact with technology in the information-rich environment and the design of interfaces between users and systems makes it different from the focus of a software engineering program or a visual and artistic design program.
Students will have an opportunity to develop the technical skills to study user experience in various IT environments (home, business, social media, healthcare, etc.), focusing on user needs, information architecture, and design of user interfaces. Students who graduate with the HCI graduate certificate will be able to propose innovative or improved design solutions to real-world problems.
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Requirements
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose
- Professional resume: Current resume that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
- Official undergraduate degree documentation
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
- Website Transcript Copy: To submit and complete your application you are able to upload your unofficial transcript directly to your online application. It can be uploaded in PDF format directly to the online application. Please ensure that the scanned documents are readable and include all courses, grades, (i.e. marks, scores, etc.) and credits completed to date. The scanned documents should also include information pertaining to the institution's grading scale. If accepted, you will additionally need to provide your official transcript. In order for a transcript to be "official," it must be in a sealed envelope from the transferring college or university.
Admissions Dates
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend following the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term.
Recommended Admissions Deadline | |
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International out-of-country application complete (start date: January 10, 2022) | November 8, 2021 |
International in-country application complete (start date: January 10, 2022) | December 13, 2021 |
Domestic application complete (first half start: January 10, 2022) | December 20, 2021 |
Domestic application complete (second half start: February 22, 2022) | February 8, 2022 |
Recommended Admissions Deadline | |
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International out-of-country application complete (start date: April 11, 2022) | February 7, 2022 |
International in-country application complete (start date: April 11, 2022) | March 14, 2022 |
Domestic application complete (first half start: April 11, 2022) | March 28, 2022 |
Domestic application complete (second half start: May 23, 2022) | May 9, 2022 |
Recommended Admissions Deadline | |
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International out-of-country application complete (start date: July 11, 2022) | May 9, 2022 |
International in-country application complete (start date: July 11, 2022) | June 13, 2022 |
Domestic application complete (first half start: July 11, 2022) | June 27, 2022 |
Domestic application complete (second half start: August 8, 2022) | July 25, 2022 |
Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
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International out-of-country application complete (start date: September 19, 2022) | July 18, 2022 |
International in-country application complete (start date: September 19, 2022) | August 22, 2022 |
Domestic application complete (first half start: September 19, 2022) | September 6, 2022 |
Domestic application complete (second half start: October 31, 2022) | October 17, 2022 |
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