College of Computing

The Program of Study of the Ph.D. Program in HCC

The HCC coursework requirement consists of three major parts: the core classes, a specialization, and a minor. The core classes form the foundation of the knowledge necessary for this program. Students must have at least one A and at most, two B's in required courses. The specialization is three classes from a closely related area such as LST (Learning Sciences and Technology}, HCI (Human-Computer Interaction), or AI (Artificial Intelligence). The minor consists of three related classes from outside the College of Computing.

In the program, there are four required competencies must be demonstrated prior to or during the qualifying exam. The competencies are:

• Computing concepts and skills
• Evaluation of human-centered systems
• Written research communication
• Oral research communication

Required Program of Study

Required courses:

Seminars:

Minor

Georgia Tech requires all Ph.D. students to complete a coherent minor of nine credit hours outside the major area. Several possible minors are listed here. Some courses listed here could also be taken as electives. Students should choose minor courses in consultation with their advisors and with the approval of the HCC faculty committee.

Industrial Design:

Industrial and Systems Engineering, Option 1:

Industrial and Systems Engineering, Option 2:

Human-Computer Interaction:

Literature, Communication and Culture, Option 1

Literature, Communication and Culture, Option 2:

Literature, Communication and Culture, Option 3:

Psychology, Option 1:

Psychology, Option 2:

Public Policy:

Specializations

This is a partial list, identified by the HCC committee. Courses listed in the possible minor fields of study may also be acceptable unless used to satisfy the minor requirement. Many other courses in the COC and the other five Georgia Tech colleges are also acceptable. Students should choose electives in consultation with their advisors and with the approval of the HCC faculty committee.

Artificial Intelligence:

Cognitive Science:

Collaboration:

Human-Computer Interaction:

Information Security:

Learning Sciences and Technology:

Software:

Software Engineering:

Visualization: