Psychology/Human-Computer Interaction BA + MA

Program Overview

SUNY Oswego's dynamic five-year program in Psychology BA/Human-Computer Interaction MA combines psychology and technology, preparing graduates for careers in human-computer interaction and user experience engineering. The program equips students with deep knowledge of the human mind, relationships, and advanced technologies, empowering them to design and evaluate user-friendly information technologies that meet diverse needs.

Program Outline

This option allows students to earn two degrees over a five-year time frame, so you can save money and time by eliminating a semester compared to pursuing these degrees separately. The psychology BA/human-computer interaction MA is a multidisciplinary program offered by the psychology department and the HCI program. This innovative program combines courses in HCI and psychology to prepare you for a career in human-computer interaction, interaction design, usability engineering and user experience engineering. Numerous laboratories include a large computer facility that enables you to examine how people interface with technology. Our internationally renowned Center for Neurobehavioral Effects of Environmental Toxins, investigating the effects of exposure to environmental pollutants on cognitive and behavioral development, offers opportunities for talented and highly motivated undergraduates to participate in ongoing research projects.

Careers:

As a graduate of this program, you will gain an intensive understanding of the human mind and human relationships with advanced technology to give you a well-rounded, sophisticated skill set. Career Opportunities:

• User experience
• Software development
• Psychotherapy