Human Centered Computing, MS

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Human-Centered Computing (HCC) is the interdisciplinary practice of conceptualizing, designing, prototyping, and fielding technology-based products or services that place human needs, behaviors, and experiences at the forefront. It integrates both technological and humanistic perspectives to ensure that computing solutions are usable, accessible, and impactful. By nature, HCC brings together aspects of computer science, design, psychology, data science, and videogame design and development with a wide range of other disciplines such as health care, education, entrepreneurship, the arts, and public administration. It emphasizes a holistic and immersive approach to technology development-focusing not only on the technical feasibility of an idea but also on its human relevance and societal implications. There is a great demand for HCC entrepreneurs and professionals locally, regionally, and nationally, and the MS in HCC program was created, in part, to prepare a workforce to meet those demands, in addition to satisfying the intellectual curiosity and honing the intellectual capacity of passionate creatives who work in and with technology.