BS Human-Centered Design and Development (IST)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Pennsylvania State University University Park

Program Overview

The Human-Centered Design and Development major (HCDD) in the College of Information Sciences and Technology is a Bachelor of Science degree program that will educate students in the fundamental concepts and state-of-the-art skills in developing applications of technology for people, with a focus on learning outcomes needed to: a) identify opportunities to support human activity with technology; b) design and create useful and usable technology-mediated activities; and c) evaluate and iterate designed technologies in their context of use. Students graduating with a degree in HCDD will be positioned for successful careers in industry, government, and education, helping to ensure that our world of increasingly complex and pervasive technologies remains aligned with human aspirations, requirements, and limitations.a

Program Key Stats

$47708 (Annual cost)
$ 75

Jan Intake : 1st OctAug Intake : 1st Feb


56 %
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Eligibility Criteria

3.5
33
80

1340
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Researchers
  • interaction designers
  • and product managers

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