Human Factors Psychology (formerly known as Engineering Psychology) is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the School of Engineering and the Department of Psychology. Human Factors Psychology (and Human Factors Engineering, within the School of Engineering) applies knowledge of human behavior to the design of web sites, software, electronics and other equipment. Areas of application include the internet, computer systems, biomedical engineering, environmental design, and product design. Students in the School of Engineering or School of Arts and Sciences will receive the Bachelor of Science degree from their respective college.

Sample Classes:

• Engineering Psychology
• Technical and Managerial Communication
• Speech-Accompanying Gesture in Human Communication
• Physiological Psychology
• Human Factors in Product Design and Development

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