Carleton University · Computer science, data and technologies

Human-Computer Interaction

Reference year : 2026-27

Specializations and variants

Master of Human-Computer Interaction (5.0 credits)
Master of Human-Computer Interaction with Collaborative Specialization in Accessibility (5.0 credits)

Program pathways and conditions

These tables reproduce the source requirements for the indicated period. Official interpretation is the responsibility of the university.

Pathway 1
Requirements - thesis pathway (5.0 credits)
1. 0.5 credit in:0.5
HCIN 5100 [0.5]Fundamentals of HCI Design and Evaluation
2. 0.5 credit in:0.5
HCIN 5200 [0.5]Software and User Interface Development
3. 0.5 credit from the following, chosen in consultation with their supervisor0.5
HCIN 5400 [0.5]Experimental Methods and Statistics
HCIN 5403 [0.5]Research Methods in HCI
HCIN 5404 [0.5]Design Research Methods
HCIN 5407 [0.5]Empirical Research Methods in HCI
4. 1.0 credits in approved HCI electives, chosen in consultation with their supervisor (see HCI website for list of approved electives)1.0
5. 2.5 credits in:2.5
HCIN 5909 [2.5]Thesis in Human-Computer Interaction
Total Credits5.0
Pathway 2
Requirements:
1. 0.5 credit in:0.5
HCIN 5100 [0.5]Fundamentals of HCI Design and Evaluation
2. 0.5 credit in:0.5
HCIN 5200 [0.5]Software and User Interface Development
3. 0.5 credit the following, to be selected in consultation with their supervisor0.5
HCIN 5400 [0.5]Experimental Methods and Statistics
HCIN 5403 [0.5]Research Methods in HCI
HCIN 5404 [0.5]Design Research Methods
HCIN 5407 [0.5]Empirical Research Methods in HCI
4. 1.0 credits in:1.0
ACCS 5001 [0.5]Critical Disability Studies
ACCS 5002 [0.5]Accessibility and Inclusive Design Seminar
5. 2.5 credits in:2.5
HCIN 5909 [2.5]Thesis in Human-Computer Interaction (in the specialization)
Total Credits5.0

Courses

These courses were identified on the program source page. Their presence does not mean they are all required in every pathway.

Sources and references

Reference year : 2026-27

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