Specializations and variants
Master of Human-Computer Interaction (5.0 credits)
Master of Human-Computer Interaction with Collaborative Specialization in Accessibility (5.0 credits)
Program pathways and conditions
These tables reproduce the source requirements for the indicated period. Official interpretation is the responsibility of the university.
Pathway 1
| Requirements - thesis pathway (5.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| HCIN 5100 [0.5] | Fundamentals of HCI Design and Evaluation | |
| 2. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| HCIN 5200 [0.5] | Software and User Interface Development | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from the following, chosen in consultation with their supervisor | 0.5 | |
| HCIN 5400 [0.5] | Experimental Methods and Statistics | |
| HCIN 5403 [0.5] | Research Methods in HCI | |
| HCIN 5404 [0.5] | Design Research Methods | |
| HCIN 5407 [0.5] | Empirical Research Methods in HCI | |
| 4. 1.0 credits in approved HCI electives, chosen in consultation with their supervisor (see HCI website for list of approved electives) | 1.0 | |
| 5. 2.5 credits in: | 2.5 | |
| HCIN 5909 [2.5] | Thesis in Human-Computer Interaction | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
Pathway 2
| Requirements: | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| HCIN 5100 [0.5] | Fundamentals of HCI Design and Evaluation | |
| 2. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
| HCIN 5200 [0.5] | Software and User Interface Development | |
| 3. 0.5 credit the following, to be selected in consultation with their supervisor | 0.5 | |
| HCIN 5400 [0.5] | Experimental Methods and Statistics | |
| HCIN 5403 [0.5] | Research Methods in HCI | |
| HCIN 5404 [0.5] | Design Research Methods | |
| HCIN 5407 [0.5] | Empirical Research Methods in HCI | |
| 4. 1.0 credits in: | 1.0 | |
| ACCS 5001 [0.5] | Critical Disability Studies | |
| ACCS 5002 [0.5] | Accessibility and Inclusive Design Seminar | |
| 5. 2.5 credits in: | 2.5 | |
| HCIN 5909 [2.5] | Thesis in Human-Computer Interaction (in the specialization) | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
Courses
These courses were identified on the program source page. Their presence does not mean they are all required in every pathway.
Sources and references
Reference year : 2026-27
Dates and sources are retained to help you verify the information. Translations are provided to facilitate reading; the official source governs conditions and requirements.
Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradprograms/humancomputerinteraction/