Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 129
Program Details
The primary objective of the Human-Computer Interaction program is to educate students how to solve real problems in the design and human use of computing technology. Students are expected to apply HCI principles in the design of information systems, mobile applications and highly interactive websites.
What You Will Learn:
Graduates of the BSHCI program will be able to:
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Demonstrate the ability to conduct design activities.
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Elicit, formulate and articulate functional specifications from the client.
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Understand how human factors, cognitive models and implementation constraints influence design.
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Understand the principles of, and have experience with, communication design.
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Incorporate evaluation results into iterated designs.
Admissions & curriculum
Human-Computer Interaction Salaries
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
Prepares students for industry and a career related to user experience, human-computer interaction and beyond.
Where do Human-Computer Interaction majors work?
- IT Consultant
- System Administrator
- Software Engineer
- Twilio Developer
- Apple Computer Inc
- Sony Computer Entertainment
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- EnableIT
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NJIT gave me the freedom and creativity to tailor my degree to best suit my interests and talents."Danielle Tavella -
The course load prepares you to be a well-rounded professional."Juan Rios -
Getting a degree from a great school like NJIT gave me the opportunity to choose the job I wanted."Seif Issa
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