The Human Systems Integration Certificate program consists of four of five courses. Students will be responsible for prerequisite knowledge as determined by course instructors. With the prior approval of the department, appropriate courses may be substituted for a certificate course if that course is not available.

The courses are:

Engineering Management 311:  Human Factors
An examination of human-machine systems and the characteristics of people that affect system performance. Topics include applied research methods, systems analysis, and the perceptual, cognitive, physical, and social strengths and limitations of human beings. The focus is on user-centered design technology.
(Prerequisite:  Psych 50 –General Psychology)

Information Science and Technology 385:  Human Computer Interaction
An examination of issues and challenges related to the interaction between people and technology. The class explores the social and cognitive characteristics of people who use information systems. Students learn techniques for understanding user needs, interface prototyping, and interface evaluation.
(Prerequisite:  Psych 50 –General Psychology)

Engineering Management 401 (411) – Human Systems Integration
This course considers Human System Integration (HSI) in a variety of applications including systems acquisition and training, HSI tools, techniques, and procedures.
(Prerequisite:  EMGT/Psych 311 - Human Factors)

And one of:

Engineering Management 386 – Safety Engineering Management
This course is an introduction to the principles of safety engineering applied to industrial situations. Job safety analysis, reduction of accident rates, protective equipment, safety rules and regulations, environmental hazards, health hazards, and ergonomic hazards are covered.

Information Science and Technology 387 – Human-Computer Interaction Evaluation
This course covers research and analysis methods and tools for evaluation of the impact of information technology systems on humans and organizations. The focus will be on practical evaluation with the goal of providing recommendations for improving system functionality and usability.
(Prerequisite:  Preceded or accompanied by IST 385 – Human Computer Interaction.)

Admission:

The Human Systems Integration Certificate program is open to all persons holding a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. degree and who have a minimum of 12-months of professional employment experience or are currently accepted into a graduate degree program at Missouri S&T. If you apply through Engineering Management, you need to meet their admission criteria and if you apply through Information Science & Technology, you need to meet their admission criteria.

Once admitted to the program, a student will be given three years to complete the program so long as he/she maintains a B average in the courses taken.