Psychology M.S. with Human Factors Concentration

Interdisciplinary Psychological Science

As a Human Factors specialist from University of Houston-Clear Lake, you will be trained to utilize principles and methods associated with Cognitive Psychology to design and improve human-machine interfaces, technology, and equipment. Human Factors is interdisciplinary, combining elements of engineering, computing, and psychology, and can be applied to software engineering, interface design, product development, industrial engineering, instructional technology, industrial safety, architecture, and medical technology.

The keystone of the application of Human Factors to these industries is the utilization and implementation of User-Centered Design, a process that insures the requirements of the ultimate user of the technology (a human) are integrated into the design and construction of the technology itself. The proliferation of technology in industry has generated an increased demand for professionals with knowledge of the process and methods associated with Human Factors.

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Build Valuable Skills for a Hands-On Career

This program allows many opportunities for you to receive hands-on experience through coursework, laboratory research, and collaborations with industrial partners. Currently, the UHCL program is one of few terminal Master's programs accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics society in the nation and is directly aimed at preparing you for a career in industry. As a Human Factors professional, you will be prepared to assume such roles as Human Factors Specialist, UI/UX Developer or Engineer, and Human Computer Interaction Specialist. Additionally, graduates are prepared for the Board Certified Professional Ergonomist exam.

This program is designed for all backgrounds and a degree in psychology is not a requirement for admission. Many of the alumni of this program had previous non-psychology undergraduate degrees such as engineering, computer science/engineering, architecture, and medicine.

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  Beginning Spring 2026, the Psychology M.S. with Human Factors Concentration will no longer be accepting new students. Students interested in human factors are encouraged to apply to the Psychology M.S. Program and work directly with faculty who specialize in human factors. Through this pathway, students can still gain research experience, mentorship, and training in human factors as part of their graduate education. For more information, please visit Psychology M.S.

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Accreditations and Distinctions

The Human Factors Certificate and the Human Factors concentration in the M.S. Psychology program are both accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

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