Students apply to begin this graduate certificate program in autumn, winter or spring quarter. To complete the program, students take the required courses in Autumn and Winter quarters and choose one elective in either Spring or Summer quarters, as outlined below.

*Class dates and times are subject to change

AUTUMN QUARTER	WINTER QUARTER	SPRING/SUMMER QUARTERS
HCDE 517 B, Usability Testing* or HCDE 517 D, Usability Testing (Bellevue)*	HCDE 518 B, User Centered Design Processes (Seattle campus)* or HCDE 518 C, User Centered Design Processes (Bellevue)* and HCDE 521, Seminar: Current Issues in Human Centered Design & Engineering: Usability*	HCDE 511 A, Visual Media in HCDE (spring) or HCDE 516 C, Research Theory & Application in HCDE (spring) or HCDE 537 A, User-Centered Web Design (summer)

* Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are required for the certificate.

With the exception of HCDE 521, each of the following classes meets one evening per week. HCDE 521 is offered on the web via streaming video; individuals may participate in this class from any site at which they have Internet access. All UCD Certificate classes are offered on the UW Campus; in addition, both HCDE 517 D (Autumn) and HCDE 518 C (Winter) are also offered in Bellevue.

Interested in taking a single class? Courses (designated by a below) may be open on a space-available basis to professionals who are not seeking the certificate. See Single-Course Enrollment for details.

Autumn Quarter 2009

Usability Testing (HCDE 517)*

The cost of this course includes graduate level credits you can apply toward earning a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering.

HCDE 517, Seattle: Schedule: (10 sessions) Thursdays, 6:00-9:50 p.m., Oct. 1-Dec. 10, 2009 (no class Nov. 26); 4 credits; $2032. Instructor: Jenny Blackburn, Location: UW Campus-Seattle

HCDE 517, Bellevue: Schedule: (10 sessions) Wednesdays, 6:00-9:50 p.m., Sept. 23-Dec. 9, 2009 (no class Nov. 11 and Nov. 25); 4 credits; $2032. Instructor: Sabina Webb, UW Bellevue, meets at Park 140 at 2445 140th Ave. NE, Suite B-100

Introduction to usability testing as part of a user-centered product development process. The hands-on step-by-step discussion of test design is augmented by a discussion of current theory and strategy.

Winter Quarter 2010

User-Centered Design Processes (HCDE 518)*

The cost of this course includes graduate level credits you can apply toward earning a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering.

HCDE 518 B, Seattle:
Schedule: (10 sessions) Thursdays, 6:00-9:50 p.m., Jan. 7-March 11, 2010; 4 credits; $2032. Instructor: Skip Walter, Location: UW Campus-Seattle

HCDE 518 C, Bellevue:
Schedule: (10 sessions) Wednesdays, 6:00-9:50 p.m., Jan. 6-March 10, 2010; 4 credits; $2032. Instructor: Doug Pyle, Location: UW Bellevue

This course explores the user-centered design paradigm via readings, case studies and hands-on design experience. Offers a broad perspective that emphasizes how user research and prototype assessment can be integrated into different phases of the design process.

Seminar on Issues in Human Centered Design & Engineering: Usability (HCDE 521)*

The cost of this course includes graduate level credits you can apply toward earning a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering.

Schedule: (10 sessions) One day a week, one hour (dates and times TBA) ; 1 credit; $508. Facilitator: Judy Ramey

This course features distinguished guest speakers from the field of usability. Recent topics and guest speakers include: Matt Queen, UX Consultant, Engine Interactive, "Comparison in UX: Leveraging Concepts of Perceptual Organization to Evaluate Information Displays," Douglas Pyle, UX Program Manager, Microsoft Robotics, "Robots and the Natural User Interface," Kelly Franznick, Founder and Principal, Blink Interactive, "Ingredients for UX Excellence in an Organization," Kent Lowry, Principal UX Manager, Microsoft, "Engineering User Experiences"

Each presentation is videotaped by UW EDGE (Education at a Distance for Growth and Excellence) staff utilizing "streaming" technology to send video and audio over the web. Students can choose to watch the lecture in real time (on the scheduled dates) or on the web any time afterward at their convenience.

Spring Quarter 2010

Research Theory and Application in Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE 516 C)

The cost of this course includes graduate level credits you can apply toward earning a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering.

Schedule: (10 sessions) Tuesdays, 6:00-9:50 p.m., March 30-June 1, 2010; 4 credits; $2,032. Instructor: Sarah Kriz, Location: UW Campus-Seattle

This course is an introduction to research methods in human centered design and engineering. Students examine the relationship between theory and research, hypothesis testing, experimental designs, modes of observation, sampling, validity, and data analysis and interpretation.

Visual Media in Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE 511 A)

The cost of this course includes graduate level credits you can apply toward earning a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering.

Schedule: (10 sessions) Thursdays, 6-9:50 p.m., April 1-June 3, 2010; 5 credits; $2540. Instructor: TBD, Location: UW Campus-Seattle

This course explores the use of visuals in print and electronic media. Topics include vision, attention and perception, semiotics, depiction, information graphics, icons, typography, and principles of page and screen design.

Summer Quarter 2010

User Centered Web Design (HCDE 537 A)

The cost of this course includes graduate level credits you can apply toward earning a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering.

Schedule: (10 sessions) Thursdays, 6:15-10 p.m., dates TBD ; 5 credits, $2540. Instructor: TBA
Computer Lab Tuesdays, 6 a.m.-8 p.m., dates TBD; Seattle campus
Computer Lab Saturdays 9-11 a.m., dates TBD; Seattle campus

Provides students with theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills to understand the user-centered web development process and to manage a web project from start to finish. Students are exposed to the entire user-centered web site design process, from planning and discovery to launch, promotion and maintenance.

How to sign up for individual enrollment in this course