MAS Human Factors and Usability Testing Option
From MWSU Graduate School Policy Portal
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Accuracy of Information
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the Registrar is the authoritative source for this information. Please contact the Registrar or the director of the program with any questions.
Program of Study Forms
Please consult the Registrar's Web Page for Current Program of Study Forms. Students are required to complete a Program of Study Form during their first semester as a degree seeking graduate student. Without a Program of Study form on file, graduate courses may not count towards your degree.
Primary Contact
| Dr. Jeremiah Still |
| Phone: 816-271-4444 |
| EMail: psych@missouriwestern.edu |
| Web Site: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/psychology |
| You can also contact the Graduate Dean for more information |
Admission
You must be accepted to both the University Graduate School and the MAS Human Factors and Usability Testing Option. Please see the section on Admissions Process for more information.
Department Information
More information on this program is available on the department web site.
Curriculum
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.
MAS CORE CURRICULUM
| Course | Semester Offered | Credits | Course Name | Notes |
| COM 601 | Fall | 3 | Professional and Organizational Communication | |
| MGT 503 | Fall | 3 | Organizational Theory | Should be taken first year |
| MKT 605 | Spring | 3 | Marketing Strategy | |
| ECO 507 | Fall | 3 | Managerial Economics | If you have not taken an undergraduate economics course please see the instructor |
| MAT 609 | Spring | 3 | Technical Analysis for Decision Making | |
| MAS 695 | Spring | 3 | Graduate Colloquium | Should be taken during last year |
HUMAN FACTORS CORE
| PSY 590 | Fall | 3 | Cognition in Design |
| PSY 600 | Fall | 3 | Applied Cognitive Design |
| PSY 610 | Spring | 3 | User Centered Design Methods |
| PSY 693 | Fall | 1 | Seminar in Human-Centered Design I |
| PSY 694 | Spring | 1 | Seminar in Human-Centered Design II |
| PSY 692 | Varies | 3 | Current Topics in Human-Centered Design |
| 4 | Thesis or Internship |
