Engineering Psychology

For twenty years NMSU has had one of the most respected programs in Engineering Psychology. The program is accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

Traditionally, our program has emphasized the importance of being able to:

• design, analyze, and interpret empirical research
• incorporate research findings into principles of human performance
• apply these principles to the design, use, and maintenance of human-machine-environment systems

These skills enable our graduates to succeed in any applied setting. Our program emphasizes interrelationships with cognitive psychology, including human-computer interaction and knowledge engineering.

Degree Requirements

Masters Degree:

• 36 credit hours, thesis and defense (including qualifying exam), no practical experience required.
• Non-thesis option: no
• Completion time: two years

Doctorate Degree:

• 40-70 credit hours (determined by committee), comprehensive exam, dissertation and defense, internship or co-op is recommended
• Completion time: 4 years

Curriculum

Core Courses- Three of the following six are required:

• Learning
• Sensation & Perception
• Cognition
• Biopsychology
• Social Psychology
• Engineering Psychology
• Developmental Psychology