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MS Human Centered Design and Engineering at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

The department offers a Master of Science in Human Centered Design and Engineering (MS HCDE) - an engineering degree. An evening program is offered through UW Educational Outreach, serving full time and part time students. Upon completion of the HCDE MS degree, students assume leadership roles in human-centered design and engineering in academia, industry, government, and non-profits.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Human Centered Design and Engineering  |  Duration: 50 credits  |  Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

50 credits; Core courses (24 credits):; HCDE 501, HCDE 516 OR HCDE 519, HCDE 517, HCDE 518, HCDE 592, HCDE 593; Strategy (at least 4 credits):; Course list maintained internally by the program.; Design (at least 4 credits):; Course list maintained internally by the program.; Engineering (at least 4 credits):; Course list maintained internally by the program.; HCDE Electives (to meet required total credits):; Course list maintained internally by the program.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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