The Graduate Certificate in Human Computer Interaction provides both knowledge and skills in the human-centered design of interfaces for software applications.  Students are provided with a basic understanding of human-centered design methods, as well as practical experience with techniques for designing, prototyping, implementing, and evaluating user interfaces.  

The certificate is awarded upon completion of four graduate level courses (12 credit hours) in the area of human-computer interaction and design.  Requests for related course substitutions may be approved at the discretion of the Graduate Program Director. 

The graduate certificate may act as a standalone graduate option for post-baccalaureate and post-master’s students, or may be pursued concurrently with a related graduate degree program at UNC Charlotte.  The 12 credit hours in the certificate program may be applied to the graduate programs in the Department of Software and Information Systems with approval of the department Graduate Program Director.

All requirements must be completed within five years of studies, starting from the time when the first course for the certificate is taken.  Coursework taken for one graduate certificate may not be counted towards a second graduate certificate.