Title of program
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Experimental psychology with an emphasis in human factors
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Primary department sponsoring program
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Psychology & Communication Studies
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Year human factors/ergonomics program was established
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Master's program was established in 1984; PhD was added in 2014.
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Accredited by HFES?
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Master's program is accredited by HFES.
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Contact person for more information, including applications
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Benjamin Barton University of Idaho Department of Psychology & Communication Studies 208-885-6324; hfactors@uidaho.edu
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Web site
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https://www.uidaho.edu/class/psychcomm/ graduate
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Academic calendar
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Semester
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Human factors/ergonomics graduate degrees offered
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MS, PhD
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Goals, objectives, and emphasis of the program
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The program stresses both theoretical research and practical application to human factors problems. We provide students with a strong background in human factors psychology to prepare them for positions in industry and academia. Current areas of faculty interest include pedestrian safety, human-computer interaction, virtual environments and simulation, navigation, interconnectedness of thought and action, neuro-ergonomics, and visual display design.
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Number of degrees granted during last 3 years
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21 MS, 0 PhD (new program)
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Can students attend part-time?
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No
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Are required courses offered through distance learning?
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Students can complete a master's degree via distance. All courses are available online; each course is typically offered once a year.
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Are required courses offered at night?
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Occasionally
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Are required courses offered during summer?
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No
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Does the university have an HFES student chapter?
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No
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