Human-Centered Computing at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is the discipline that explores human interaction with information technologies and the use of these technologies to improve lives.
Overview
Opportunities
The Human-Centered Computing program at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of interactive information technology systems that are both usable and accessible.
Program Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Quantitative Methods in IS Research
- Advanced Field Research Methods
- Fundamentals of Human-Centered Computing
- Graphic Design for Interactive Systems
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must submit a statement of purpose.
- While not required, most successful applicants to the PhD program have research experience (often demonstrated through a publication in a peer-reviewed academic venue).
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a writing sample demonstrating completed research quality.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a CV demonstrating their past research, education, and employment accomplishments.
- Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation
- The majority of successful applicants have an undergraduate GPA well above 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale).