Human-Technology Interaction at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Step into the future of human-technology interaction. Explore how technology shapes, and is shaped by human experience. The Master of Arts in Human-Technology Interaction is ideal for those interested in technology and want a deeper understanding of its ethical, social and psychological impacts on society. The program is available online allowing you to continue your career while earning your master's.

Department: Department of Philosophy & Ethics | Duration: 2 years (33 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April. In addition to meeting these program requirements, you must also meet the UND School of Graduate Studies admissions requirements to apply for this program. Required courses include ENGL 541 Narrative of Human-Technology Interactions; MATH 530 Basics of Machine Learning for Non-Specialists; PHIL 570 Philosophical and Ethical Implications of AI and Emerging Technologies; PSYC 532 Cognitive and Behavioral Foundations in AI; A&S 995 Human-Technology Interaction Scholarly Project; SOC 560 Technology and Society.

Career pathways

An M.A. in Human-Technology Interaction will provide a wide variety of opportunities across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail and education. With a growing demand for these types of careers focused on designing and improving technology for human use, you will be able to find a position as a:

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A=4.00). Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the Graduate Catalog.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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