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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Minor

Required Minor Courses
CS 3724Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction3
COMM 2084Media and Society3
HIST/SOC/STS 2604Introduction to Data in Social Context3
Subtotal9
Elective Courses
Select 6 credits of the following (3 from outside student's major(s))6
Design Focus
ART 1234
Topics in Visual Communication Design for Non-Majors
JMC 4374
New Communications Technology
IDS 2214
IDS Studio for Minors
IDS 2034
Design Visualization
Theory and Research Focus
CMDA/STAT/CS 3654
Introductory Data Analytics and Visualization
COMM 4024
Communication Law
ISE 3614
Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics
PSYC 1004
Introductory Psychology
PSYC 2084
Social Psychology
SOC 3204
Social Research Methods
Content Focus
ART 3574
Topics In Graphic Design (Scheduled topics: "Intro Web Design" or "Interaction Design")
ART 3604
Topics in New Media Art (Scheduled topic: "Multimedia")
ART 3704
Topics in Computer Animation (Scheduled topic: "Creative Code w/ Processing")
ART 4504
Topics in Multimedia Studio
ART 4544
Computer Animation Studio (Scheduled topic: "Adv Creative Code" or "Multimedia/Installation")
CS 4634
Design Of Information
MUS 3314
Instrumental Ensemble Music (Linux Laptop Orch)
Implementation Focus
CS 3714
Mobile Software Development
CS 3744
Introduction to GUI Programming and Graphics
CS 3754
Cloud Software Development
CS 4624
Multimedia, Hypertext and Information Access
MUS 3064
Digital Sound Manipulation
MUS 3065
Computer Music and Multimedia Design
MUS 3066
Computer Music and Multimedia Design
MUS 4014
Topics in Advanced Electroacoustic Research
Subtotal6
Integrative Capstone
Select one of the following:3
CS 4774
Human-Computer Interaction Design Experience (non-CS-majors)
CS 4784
Human-Computer Interaction Capstone (CS-majors)
Subtotal3
Total Credits18

Additional Requirements and Comments for the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Minor

  1. HCI minors must earn at least a “C” (2.0) in CS 3724 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction, HIST 2604 Introduction to Data in Social Context/SOC 2604 Introduction to Data in Social Context/STS 2604 Introduction to Data in Social Context, and COMM 2084 Media and Society.
  2. Students must have an HCI Minor GPA of at least 2.0 to successfully complete the minor.
  3. Student must be in a degree-granting major before declaring the minor.
  4. No more than 50% of the credits for the HCI Minor may be double-counted in the student’s major.
  5. Some courses listed on this checksheet have prerequisites. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of prerequisites and to ensure that all prerequisites are completed prior to enrolling in the chosen course. Some courses may be restricted to specific majors in some semesters. Check the Undergraduate Course Catalog and consult with an academic advisor to confirm your eligibility for specific electives. Actual course offerings are subject to availability of sufficient resources, including faculty availability and student demand.