Masters in Ergonomics
Indiana Ergonomics
“A new program with a new perspective on Ergonomics"
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Welcome to the IU Ergonomics graduate program! Our graduate program is a new and is one of the very few offered through Kinesiology Departments. It offers a new perspective on ergonomics. This perspective is uniquely shaped by the convergence of traditional strong academic programs (biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor control) in Kinesiology with the traditional strong academic programs of IU (music, design, information science, and psychology/neuroscience, and occupational safety). The program allows a student to design a curriculum that uniquely meets their individual interests and goals. In this way, the program promotes diversity in its educational and career opportunities—from the Arts to Industry! Our students have developed individual programs of study spanning usability, design, automotives, rail transportation, safety, wellness, and music. If you have questions concerning how the IU Ergonomics program can assist you in pursuing your career goals, please contact:
John Shea, jbshea@indiana.edu
Charles Pearce, cpearce@indiana.edu
Ergonomics defines human physical and mental capabilities and provides qualitative/quantitative methods to evaluate the workplace relative to those capabilities. An ergonomist uses these tools to make recommendations to improve the overlap between worker capability and task demands.
While no certification requirement for employment has been applied in the field of ergonomics, the M.S. degree in Ergonomics will provide the minimum qualifications for an Associate Ergonomics Professional (AEP) certification by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE). The M.S. in Ergonomics is a non-thesis degree that can be obtained in one academic calendar year (Fall and Spring semesters and one Summer term), in addition to completion of a one semester internship.
Ergonomics is founded in the traditional disciplines of Kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology and motor learning & control. Ergonomics is concerned with understanding human performance in the interactions between people and elements of a performance system (e.g., jobs, recreation, and daily living). The profession applies theoretical and empirical methods to optimize socio-technical systems design to optimize human well-being and overall system performance by improving the overlap between people's capability and task demands.
Degree Requirements
Master
of Science in Kinesiology
A minimum of 36 credit hours is required for this program; a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) is required for graduation. A minimum grade of C- is required in each course. All electives for completing the degree must be approved by the advisor.
Click Master of Science in Kinesiology for the degree program requirements.
For more information about the courses and Ph.D requirements, click Academics.
