Expand Your Existing Expertise to Human Factors
Take a hands-on role in developing technology with the Human Factors/Ergonomics Certificate from University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Sciences and Humanities. This program enhances a completed graduate degree in psychology or a related field. Coursework focuses on understanding, designing and evaluating human-machine interfaces to make sure users can excel with new technologies.
Add Valuable Specialization to Your Degree
Human factors and ergonomics play a key role ensuring user satisfaction and success
with emerging technology. Building on your existing foundation in psychology, this
certificate will help prepare you for the exams to become either a Certified Professional
Ergonomist or a Certified Human Factors Professional. These skills are sought after
in many industries, including aerospace, computing, software design, medicine, military
and petrochemical. You may also choose to get involved with the UHCL Student Chapter
of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, which offers educational workshops, conferences,
field trips, guest speakers and more.
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Admission Requirements
So, have we convinced you that University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities is the next step in your pursuit of academic success? Learn what it takes to be admitted to help you reach your educational goals.
Degree Requirements
This degree has a specific set of courses you’ll need to complete before you can graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn more about the classes that will help you complete the requirements of this degree.
Degree Plan
Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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Summer 2018
New Degree Seeking - May 1 (Some programs may not apply)
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Fall 2018
New Degree Seeking - August 1
Priority* - August 13
Final* and Session Start - August 27
*Former/Non-degree seeking/Certificate Graduate Students applicants who apply after the priority deadline can expect to go through late registration. $50 late registration fee will be assessed.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority – March 1
Final – June 1 -
Spring
Priority – August 1
Final – November 1 -
Summer
Priority – February 1
Final – April 20
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Accreditations and Distinctions
The Applied Cognitive Psychology concentration and the Human Factors Certificate program are accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. The University of Houston-Clear Lake is one of only two Texas universities to earn this distinction.
Human Factors/Ergonomics Certificate Faculty
Nicholas Kelling
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3443
Email: kelling@uhcl.edu
Office: B1508
Steven Sutherland
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3474
Email: sutherland@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.17