Who is the Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience program for?
Drexel College of Computing and Informatics’ (CCI) Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience (HCI/UX) program attracts students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who are interested in designing technologies that meet human needs. These interdisciplinary fields draw on human-centered disciplines like psychology, sociology and anthropology as well as technology-centered disciplines like software engineering and computer science. CCI’s HCI/ UX master's program prepares students to create technologies that support and complement human needs and abilities in contexts such as work, wellness, home, entertainment and artistic expression.
Fast Facts
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Hours
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Full-time (FT) or Part-time (PT)
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Time-to-Degree
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1.5 years (FT); 2.5 years (PT)
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Format
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On campus or online
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Term Starts
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Fall, Winter
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Hands-on experience
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Hands-on, collaborative capstone project (either research- or production-based); Graduate co-op is available for on-campus, full-time students.
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Technical experience required?
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No
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GRE Required?
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No
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Meets F1 Visa STEM Requirements?
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Yes
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Program Overview
In this master's program, you will learn not only the tools and techniques of HCI/UX design, but also to analyze and understand the social implications of design interventions for individuals, groups, and society at large. You will learn and apply qualitative and quantitative user research methods, user-experience design techniques and tools, and standards for design documentation, evaluation, and reporting.
A collaborative, hands-on capstone project completes the program, ensuring that you have practical work experience by the time you graduate and are prepared to enter the workforce at a professional level.
HCI and UX courses are taught by an interdisciplinary, world-class HCI/UX faculty with expertise and training in engineering/human factors, social sciences, multimedia design, education and healthcare. Drexel is an exceptional environment for HCI/UX courses both online and in person studies with a wide range of research labs and partnerships with industry, healthcare, and cultural institutions that offer rich opportunities for internships and projects.
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Be in touch with us to get answers to all your questions! We can connect you with a Recruitment Specialist, one of our Graduate Dean’s Ambassadors, or a faculty member to help. Contact our graduate recruitment team at cciinfo@drexel.edu and we’ll get back to you soon.
Meet an HCI/UX Student
"I feel prepared for a professional career in user experience (UX) design through Drexel CCI’s practical coursework and networking opportunities. My coursework has given me theoretical knowledge about design and human behavior, which has better informed my practice in team projects."
- Alexandra Chaustre McNally
Read More About Alexandra's Experience
Curriculum
IMPORTANT NOTE: Drexel operates on the quarter, not semester, system, offering classes during four, 10-week terms throughout the year. (You are not required to take classes every quarter, but students must complete the degree in 5 years.)
Our master’s degrees are 45 quarter credits (15 courses), which is equivalent to 30 semester credits (10 courses).
Drexel CCI’s innovative master’s curriculum is built for maximum flexibility and responsiveness to the evolution and pervasiveness of information technology while offering a solid, comprehensive foundation in HCI/UX. Students are able to choose individual courses and electives and also have the option of selecting up to three multi-course certificates while completing this degree. Depending on your professional background and future goals, your Academic Advisor and faculty will guide you in course and/or certificate options and selection.
The certificates that may be applied to the MS in Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience, depending on your background and concentration, are:
Note: Certificates can only be used in pursuit of a master’s degree; they are not a stand-alone credential. To take advantage of a certificate program, you must apply and be admitted to a specific master’s degree program. No official credential will be issued by the University for a completed certificate alone.
Please visit the Drexel Course Catalog for a full description of each course and elective for this program. You can read about a specific certificate by clicking on the links above or on our website here.
Graduate Co-op
Full-time, on-campus students who are accepted for fall and winter term admissions can also choose a Graduate Co-op option. Please visit the Steinbright Career Development Center to learn more about cooperative education and its benefits.
Where Our HCI/UX Graduates Work
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Chatham Financial
- tuition.io
- Lowe's Companies, Inc.
- Pluto TV
- Accenture
- Morgan Stanley
- Sciton Laser and Light Technology
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Shopify
Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience and the Career Outlook
Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience, like all disciplines within the computer and information sciences, has a very healthy employment outlook. According to Forbes, the importance of HCI/UX will increase as the use of artificial intelligence becomes more pervasive. Read more about this field and the places you can go with this master’s degree here.
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Admissions Requirements
Please visit our Graduate Admissions section for admissions requirements and application deadlines.
Finances
Tuition
Please visit Drexel’s official Graduate Tuition & Fees webpage. Note that this master’s degree requires 45 quarter credits.
Scholarships
There are a variety of sources of financial aid and scholarships to help you fund your master’s degree — explore them here.
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