Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors Psychology
Overview
Improve Human Experiences through Technology
Integrating human behavior with engineering and technology is the core of Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Psychology with an Emphasis in Human Factors Psychology. Offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the human factors psychology degree explores the interaction, response and relationship formed between human and machine, with the goal to improve human experiences with 21st century machines and technological advances.
Using previous knowledge of psychology, sociology and communications, this human factors psychology degree program encourages a better understanding of our mental processes toward receiving and retaining information. Psychological and cognitive experiences with non-human systems can help us construct efficient, user-friendly and safer materials or equipment moving forward.
Degree Outcomes
Study Human Interactions That Influence Technology
Combining the study of psychology with our mind's visual and auditory senses can improve the ways humans create and use various machines. You can specialize in human and computer interaction, usability, user experience design and product design. Sensation, perception and human cognition are explored in relation to the use of surrounding environments' technology or equipment.
Theories of human learning, development, retention and sensory responses can drive the improvement of current or future technologies. A capstone project in the MS in human factors psychology program prepares you for career transition by exploring a relevant issue or subject and presenting findings related to experiences within psychology and human development.
What You Will Learn
Build Relationships Between People and Machines
Course topics include:
- Human factor theories and principles
- Human approach and perspective toward designing software and hardware
- Social, cultural and cognitive psychology
- Statistics
- Ethical issues in psychology
Career Outcomes
Develop User-Friendly Technology for Organizations
The MS in psychology with an emphasis in human factors psychology degree can help you work as an employee or consultant in a variety of settings including government, all branches of the armed services, universities and private, technology-driven companies. With varying levels of psychology in your background, you can specialize in hardware and software products or research and development teams.
Program Core Courses
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare students for the graduate learning experience at Grand Canyon University. Students have opportunities to develop and strengthen the skills necessary to succeed as graduate students in the liberal arts. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the tools for graduate success.
Course Description
This course serves as the foundation for advanced graduate study in the field of psychology. Professional skill development, such as critical thinking, scholarly writing, and literature reviewing are covered, as well as contemporary ethical issues in the field of psychology, including issues in research, writing, psychotherapy, forensic psychology, and animal research.
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This course is a study of social, group, and multicultural factors affecting individual behavior. Attention is given to the development of attitudes, leadership roles, group thinking, sources of conflict, altruism, attraction, effects of competition and cooperation, analysis and evaluation of propaganda techniques, and the influence of mass communication on social awareness and control.
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This course is an examination of the practical application of Human Factors theories and principles.
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This course is an examination of the human ability to receive and process information through visual and auditory senses.
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This course provides a study of theories of probability, descriptive and inferential analyses of data, and testing of statistical hypotheses. Practical experience is provided in the application of statistical methods.
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This course emphasizes both the theoretical and applied aspects of experimental design and research methodology at the graduate level, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed designs.
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This course is a practitioner's guide to a human centered design approach to software development and evaluation.
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This course is a fundamental examination of cognitive psychology as it applies to human factors.
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This course prepares students to enter their prospective career and/or continue their education in psychology. Students will explore occupations and leaders in the various psychological fields, formulate and compile their experiences and achievements, and construct a roadmap for success. Original research ideas will be solidified and presented.
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Evening
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Online and Evening program disclosures (20 months)* Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information. Program subject to change.