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Dr. Jeremiah Still
Phone: 816-271-4444
E-mail: jstill2@missouriwestern.edu
General Information
- Who should enroll in this option?
- What are the admission requirements?
- How do I apply?
- How is this different from a traditional
master’s
degree?
- Why is it important to integrate business
and human factors and usability?
- How much is tuition?
- What about assistantships?
- Is housing available?
- When are classes held?
- Do I have the option of full- or part-time?
- Where are classes
held?
- Who teaches the courses in this option?
Who should enroll in this option?
This option is for students who would like to work in business
helping to test and design products and services that are more
user-friendly. The option targets those with undergraduate degrees
in computer science, business, engineering or psychology who
want to work in human factors and usability testing. No similar
degree is offered in Missouri.
What are the admission requirements?
To be admitted to graduate studies at Western, an applicant must
complete an Application for Graduate Admission. Admission to
the program requires successful completion of a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate
2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale, a score of 450 or higher on the quantitative
section of the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) and a score of not
less than 400 on any section of the GRE, and completion of an
undergraduate statistics and research methods course.
Preference
will be given to students with majors in a human factors related
field (psychology, anthropology, engineering, computer science,
technical communication or graphic design), although any major
will be considered.
Students without the appropriate undergraduate coursework or experience
may be admitted provisionally contingent on successful completion
of those courses at Western. Students with nonscientific/technical
backgrounds may be asked to take additional undergraduate coursework
before full admission is granted. Some graduate courses may have
additional prerequisites.
How do I apply?
Students should apply to the graduate school and also the Psychology
Department. Apply online
or call 816-271-4444.
How is this different from a traditional master’s
degree?
Unlike the traditional master’s program, Western’s
MAS degree provides a solid core of courses in the chosen option,
combined with courses in business, communication, marketing,
economics, statistics, and management.
The MAS degree is a Professional Master’s Degree because
it integrates graduate level business knowledge with technical
competency. Applied learning and applied research are important
aspects of the degree, and students will work in teams and apply
their skills to real problems and issues. Internships may be a
component of the program as well.
Why is it important to integrate
business and human factors and usability?
Human factors researchers are involved in helping businesses
make decisions about product development and service deployment.
Having an understanding of the organization as a whole makes
you more valuable when providing input into strategic decisions.
How much is tuition?
For a
complete chart of tuition and fees, click here.
What about assistantships?
Graduate Assistantships are available. Applications can be obtained
through the Graduate Office.
Is housing available?
Housing is not available at this time. However, if a student
has a need for housing, contact the Graduate Studies Office,
and arrangements may be made.
When are classes held?
Core classes are held in the evenings. Major courses and electives
are held at times that are a combination of afternoons and evenings.
Students will arrange internship hours with their internship
site.
Do I have the option of full- or part-time?
Yes. The program accepts full- and part-time students.
Where are classes held?
Classes are held on the campus of Western. Occasionally, special
topics courses may be held at other locations.
Who teaches the courses in this option?
Courses are taught by well qualified and respected individuals
with significant experience in the subject area they are teaching.
Core courses are taught by faculty in the disciplines represented.
Majors courses are taught by subject matter experts with PhDs.
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