Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Human Centered Informatics (Boston) in Boston United States | Northeastern University
Northeastern University
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,300
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
Northeastern University's Graduate Certificate in Human-Centered Informatics equips students with knowledge of cognitive and social psychology theories alongside universal design principles used in human-computer interaction. This program concentrates on creating, implementing, and assessing IT systems while prioritizing the relationship between people and technology. What sets it apart from software engineering or visual design programs is its focus on user experience in digital environments and crafting effective user-system interfaces. Participants will gain technical expertise to analyze user interactions across diverse IT settings (including homes, workplaces, social platforms, and healthcare), with emphasis on user requirements, information structures, and interface design. Graduates will possess the skills to develop creative design solutions for practical challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Online application
Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program, please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose
Professional resume: Current resume that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
Official undergraduate degree documentation
Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
Website Transcript Copy: To submit and complete your application you are able to upload your unofficial transcript directly to your online application. It can be uploaded in PDF format directly to the online application. Please ensure that the scanned documents are readable and include all courses, grades, (i.e. marks, scores, etc.) and credits completed to date. The scanned documents should also include information pertaining to the institution's grading scale. If accepted, you will additionally need to provide your official transcript. In order for a transcript to be official, it must be in a sealed envelope from the transferring college or university.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - Minimum Score 6.5 no band lower than 6
Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program, please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose
Professional resume: Current resume that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
Official undergraduate degree documentation
Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
Website Transcript Copy: To submit and complete your application you are able to upload your unofficial transcript directly to your online application. It can be uploaded in PDF format directly to the online application. Please ensure that the scanned documents are readable and include all courses, grades, (i.e. marks, scores, etc.) and credits completed to date. The scanned documents should also include information pertaining to the institution's grading scale. If accepted, you will additionally need to provide your official transcript. In order for a transcript to be official, it must be in a sealed envelope from the transferring college or university.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - Minimum Score 6.5 no band lower than 6
Tuition
USD
20,300