Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Psychology

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Campus

USA,Florida

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 44,324/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, Florida

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1926

Total Students: 33,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Aerospace Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114, USA

Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Psychology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Psychology equips students with the skills to create and improve products, equipment, machines and environments to complement human capabilities. Human Factors is a term that is often used interchangeably with user experience design, human-computer interaction (HCI), workplace ergonomics and human-systems integration (HSI).

Students who enroll in this program are given a solid foundation in human performance characteristics and system evaluation methodologies. Courses focus not only on aviation-related technology but a wide variety of industries, providing the best career opportunities after graduation.

Why You Should Study this Degree

Human factors psychology focuses on how people interact in their environment and how technology can work better with humans. A career in human factors may be for you if you:

  • Enjoy designing reliable products
  • Focus on human capabilities and errors
  • Have a passion for creating training programs
  • Like improving productivity and performance

Student Learning Outcomes

What you will learn while pursuing a degree in Human Factors Psychology:

  • Apply basic human-machine system analysis and design methodologies to problems in various domains.
  •  Describe operational capabilities and limitations of human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on vision, audition and vestibular systems.
  • Explain the internal information processing capabilities and limitations of human memory systems.
  • Understand basic ergonomic factors and relate them to human machine system design and performance.