Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
The Human-Computer Interaction minor is designed to give any undergraduate student at Washington University in St. Louis a multidisciplinary understanding of the principles and applications of human-computer interaction. The HCI minor is intended for students who are interested in the design of user-centered interactive technologies and those desiring jobs that include user interface creation, Product Design, UX/UI Design, App Development, Virtual and Augmented Realities, etc.
The Minor in Human-Computer Interaction (18 units) is a collaboration between the College of Art and the McKelvey School of Engineering, with a mix of required and optional courses in each school. Students are able to gain a multidisciplinary understanding of the principles and applications of human-computer interaction (HCI), and they are introduced to the techniques and processes necessary to create effective user interfaces.
This minor may appeal to students in the College of Art—particularly designers and/or computationally intrigued artists—who are interested in gaining a more in-depth knowledge of the ‘back-end’ development skills. It will also be of interest to Engineering students looking for more experience with aesthetics and ‘front-end’ design skills. In addition to these primary audiences, this minor allows students from other departments on campus to support their studies with a clear track in a hybrid pursuit in design and programming.
