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Master of Science in Psychology - Human Factors (STEM) California State University, Long Beach California State University, Long Beach, USA

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USD 17922

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USD 70

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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65%

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Program Overview

Human factors, also known as ergonomics or engineering psychology, is a scientific discipline which examines human behavior and capabilities in order to find the best ways to design products, equipment, and systems for safe, e­ffective, and satisfying use by people.

The MS in Human Factors is designed to prepare students to apply research-focused human factors skills to the design of jobs, information systems, consumer products, workplaces, and equipment in order to improve user performance, safety, and comfort. Our Human Factors program is accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Why Choose CSULB

The MS in Human Factors (MSHF) at CSULB is designed to prepare students to apply human factors skills to the design of jobs, information systems, consumer products, workplaces and equipment in order to improve user performance, safety and comfort. This program is accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, the accrediting board for human factors programs in the U.S.

Faculty in the CSULB MSHF in Psychology are currently working on a number of topics such as human-computer interaction, usability testing, auditory/visual display design, knowledge engineering and decision-making. Students in the program acquire a background in experimental psychology and research methods. They are trained in the application of human factors theories in courses such as computer applications and interface design. A practicum course gives students experience of how Human Factors is applied in a work-place setting.  Special-topics seminars, in areas such as large-scale simulation and usability testing, complement the core program of study. Students also complete a thesis in their chosen area of human factors

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree  in Psychology from a four-year accredited college or university, or a bachelor’s in another area and the equivalent of four lower division and eight upper division CSULB courses.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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