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 environments (including virtual) to complement human capabilities and maximize performance and safety.
One-of-a-Kind Program
- Embry-Riddle is the only university to offer this degree at the undergraduate level.
Research Opportunities
- Students are valued members of research teams and can present at professional conferences and gain authorship through their contributions to conference proceedings and journal article publications.
Hands-On Learning
- Our students are very successful at gaining internships and jobs across many industries.
Research Opportunities
- Students engage in faculty-led consulting experiences with actual public and private sector clients.
Career Opportunities
- Our students coordinate most of their early employment opportunities through Embry-Riddle career services, as well as alumni connections.
Prestigious Internships
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- Security Engineer
- Quality Assurance Analyst
- Software Development Engineer
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
Daytona Beach:
- The Aerospace Physiology Lab
- The Aging, Perception & Performance Lab (APPL)
- The Applied Cognition & Training Science Lab
- The Game-Based & Advanced Research Studies (GEARS) Lab
- The Research, Engineering & Applied Collaborations in Healthcare (REACH) Lab
- The Research in User eXperience (RUX) Lab
- The Systems & Human Applied Research Performance (SHARP) Lab
- The Aviation Human Factors Lab
Prescott:
- Virtual Environments & Cognitive Training Research (VECTOR) Lab
- Ergonomics Laboratory
- Industrial Hygiene Laboratory
- Control Systems Lab
- LIGO Optics Lab
- Microprocessor Systems Lab
- Simulation Sciences Games & Animation Lab
- Robertson Aircraft Accident Investigation Lab
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