Bachelor of Science in
Human Factors Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Psychology is designed for students who want to create and improve products, equipment, machines and work environments to complement human capabilities and maximize performance and safety.
For students interested in how they can improve the ways humans interact with technology and environments, a degree in Human Factors Psychology will give them the knowledge and skills necessary to improve quality of life and work for individuals.
Through coursework and hands-on projects, students will graduate prepared to effectively design products, equipment and systems with the user in mind, innovating new technologies and solutions to create a better future.
Notable Employers of Alumni
- The Boeing Company
- Garmin
- Gulfstream Aerospace
- Honeywell
- MITRE
- NASA
- Northrop Grumman
- Rockwell Collins
120-123 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Prescott, AZ
- Worldwide & Online Campus
Specialization
Combined degree programs are available at all campuses. Prescott Campus students will take their master’s courses through the Worldwide & Online Campus.
Worldwide & Online Campus
- Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- Psychological Foundations of Human Factors
- Safety
Daytona Beach, FL
- Applied Perception and Performance Lab – This lab investigates the relationship between aging, perception and the performance of complex everyday tasks like driving.
- Applied Cognition & Training Science Lab – This lab studies human and machine system issues related to automation, expertise and the science and practice of training.
- Research Engineering and Applied Collaborations in Healthcare (REACH) Lab – Enhances medical systems by investigating a variety of patient safety issues in collaboration with clinical experts. This lab partners with professionals in academic and community medical settings, such as emergency medical services, perioperative, risk management and pediatrics.
Prescott, AZ
- Ergonomics Lab – This lab is dedicated to helping students understand and evaluate human body movement in workplace settings. It is also equipped with a variety of specialized tests and technologies.
- Industrial Hygiene Lab – In this lab, students learn to use equipment to monitor and evaluate human health exposures. The lab supports research on occupational health exposures to particulates, mold, volatile organic compounds, noise, vibration and mental fatigue. It also supports assessment of ventilation, respirator fit testing, basic human physiology and illumination.
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