Admissions
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions.
Policies
For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 15
This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.
Students pursuing this graduate certificate must choose either a concentration in transportation human factors or a concentration in usability.
Concentration in Transportation Human Factors (TRHF)
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 530 | Cognitive Engineering: Cognitive Science Applied to Human Factors | 3 |
| PSYC 645 | Research Methods in Human Factors and Applied Cognition | 3 |
| PSYC 734 | Seminar in Human Factors and Applied Cognition 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
- 1
Only when aviation-related topic is approved for this concentration by the program director.
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two electives from the following: | 6 | |
| Directed Reading and Research 1 | ||
| Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science | ||
| Introduction to Air Traffic Control | ||
SYST 671 | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
- 1
Only when topic is approved for this concentration.
Concentration in Usability (UBTY)
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 530 | Cognitive Engineering: Cognitive Science Applied to Human Factors | 3 |
| PSYC 645 | Research Methods in Human Factors and Applied Cognition | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three electives from the following: | 9 | |
| Directed Reading and Research 1 | ||
| Seminar in Human Factors and Applied Cognition 1 | ||
| Advanced Topics in Cognitive Science | ||
| Web Accessibility and Design | ||
| Visual Design and Applications | ||
| Instructional Design | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
- 1
Only when topic is approved for this concentration.