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Program checklist · B.S.

Human-Centered Design and Development, B.S. (Capital)

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington · Abington, PA

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
11.0105
Credits (computed from items)
419-425
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
214801
CourseShelf checklist
CK_214801_26261df0
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements for the Major

major core · 0 items

    Prescribed Courses

    1 item
    1. IST 495
      Internship
      Not resolved to a course
      1

    Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

    13 items
    1. HCDD 264
      Design Practice in Human-Centered Design and Development
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. HCDD 311
      Object-Oriented Design and Software Applications
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. HCDD 340
      Human-Centered Design for Mobile Computing
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. HCDD 364W
      Methods for Studying Users
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. HCDD 411
      Distributed-Object Computing
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. HCDD 412
      The Engineering of Complex Software Systems
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. HCDD 440
      Human-Centered Design and Development Capstone Course
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. IST 210
      Organization of Data
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. IST 220
      Networking and Telecommunications
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. IST 230
      Language, Logic, and Discrete Mathematics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. IST 256
      Programming for the Web
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. IST 402
      Emerging Issues and Technologies
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. STAT 200
      Elementary Statistics
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Additional Courses

    4 items
    1. ENGL 15
      Rhetoric and Composition
      Not resolved to a course
      or: ENGL 30H Honors Rhetoric and Composition
      3
    2. ENGL 202C
      Effective Writing: Technical Writing
      Not resolved to a course
      or: ENGL 202D Effective Writing: Business Writing
      3
    3. PSYCH 100
      Introductory Psychology
      or: SOC 3 Introductory Social Psychology
      3
    4. Select 12 credits from the Application Focus course listings. These are listings maintained by the department as support of major courses. At least one course must be at the 400 level. Students may also complete a custom Application Focus course sequence with approval from an academic adviser and an HCDD teaching faculty member. Students may want to consider choosing courses that also fulfill US and/or IL requirements.
      Not resolved to a course
      12

    Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

    12 items
    1. HCDD 113S
      Foundations of Human-Centered Design and Development FYS
      Not resolved to a course
      or: HCDD 113 Foundations of Human-Centered Design and Development
      3
    2. IST 261
      Application Development Design Studio I
      Not resolved to a course
      or: HCDD 361 Application Development Design Studio II
      3
    3. MATH 110
      Techniques of Calculus I
      Not resolved to a course
      or: MATH 140 Calculus With Analytic Geometry I
      4
    4. Select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3-6
    5. IST 140
      Introduction to Application Development
      Not resolved to a course
    6. CMPSC 121
      Introduction to Programming Techniques
      Not resolved to a course
    7. CMPSC 131
      Programming and Computation I: Fundamentals
      Not resolved to a course
    8. CMPSC 101& IST 240
      Introduction to Programmingand Introduction to Computer Languages
      Not resolved to a course
    9. Select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3-6
    10. IST 242
      Intermediate & Object-Oriented Application Development
      Not resolved to a course
    11. CMPSC 221& CMPSC 122
      Object Oriented Programming with Web-Based Applicationsand Intermediate Programming
      Not resolved to a course
    12. CMPSC 132& CMPSC 221
      Programming and Computation II: Data Structuresand Object Oriented Programming with Web-Based Applications
      Not resolved to a course

    Psychology

    10 items
    1. PSYCH 244
      Introduction to the Psychology of Human Factors Engineering
      As published: “Introduction to the Psychology of Human Factors Engineering 1”
      3
    2. PSYCH 221
      Introduction to Social Psychology
      As published: “Introduction to Social Psychology 1”
      3
    3. PSYCH 253
      3
    4. PSYCH 256
      Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
      As published: “Introduction to Cognitive Psychology 1”
      3
    5. PSYCH 301W
      Basic Research Methods in Psychology
      As published: “Basic Research Methods in Psychology 1”
      4
    6. PSYCH 370
      3
    7. PSYCH 420
      Advanced Social Psychology
      As published: “Advanced Social Psychology 1”
      3
    8. PSYCH 421
      3
    9. PSYCH 423
      3
    10. PSYCH 458
      3

    Sociology

    8 items
    1. SOC 207
      Research Methods in Sociology 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. SOC 403
      Advanced Social Psychology 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. SOC 404
      Social Influence and Small Groups 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. SOC 405
      Sociological Theory 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. SOC 425
      Social Conflict 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. SOC 429
      Social Stratification 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. SOC 435/HDFS 434
      Perspectives on Aging 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. SOC 471
      Qualitative Research Methods in Sociology
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Informatics

    10 items
    1. IST 222H
      Community Informatics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. IST 234N
      Digital Cultures
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. IST 237
      Digital Entrepreneurship
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. IST 301
      1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. IST 337
      Technologies for Digital Entrepreneurs
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. IST 402
      Emerging Issues and Technologies 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. IST 437
      Digital Design & Innovation
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. IST 431
      The Information Environment
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. IST 441
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. IST 446
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Security and Risk

    12 items
    1. CYBER 100
      Computer Systems Literacy 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. SRA 111
      Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. SRA 211
      Threat of Terrorism and Crime 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. SRA 221
      1
      Not resolved to a course
      or: CYBER 221 Overview of Information Security
      3
    5. SRA 231
      Decision Theory and Analysis 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. CYBER 262
      Cyber-Defense Studio 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. SRA 268
      Visual Analytics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. SRA 311
      Risk Analysis in a Security Context 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. CYBER 366
      Malware Analytics 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. SRA 421
      The Intelligence Environment
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. SRA 468
      Spatial Analysis of Risks
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. SRA 472
      Integration of Privacy and Security 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Geographic Information Systems

    11 items
    1. GEOG 6N
      Maps and the Geospatial Revolution
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. GEOG 260
      Geographic Information in a Changing World: Introduction to GIScience
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. GEOG 361
      Cartography--Maps and Map Construction
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. GEOG 362
      Remote Sensing and Image Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. GEOG 363
      Geographic Information Systems
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. GEOG 364
      Spatial Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. CAS 101N
      Introduction to Human Communication
      As published: “Introduction to Human Communication 1”
      3
    8. GEOG 461W
      Dynamic Cartographic Representation
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. GEOG 463
      Geospatial Information Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. GEOG 464
      Advanced Spatial Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. GEOG 485
      GIS Programming and Software Development
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Digital Arts and Communication

    18 items
    1. CAS 101N
      Introduction to Human Communication
      As published: “Introduction to Human Communication 1”
      3
    2. GD 100
      Introduction to Graphic Design
      As published: “Introduction to Graphic Design 1”
      3
    3. AA 121
      Design Thinking and Creativity
      As published: “Design Thinking and Creativity 1”
      3
    4. COMM 100N
      The Mass Media and Society 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. AA 122
      3
    6. CAS 175
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. CAS 215
      3
    8. CAS 271N
      3
    9. CAS 383N
      3
    10. CAS 471
      3
    11. COMM 190/GAME 140
      Gaming and Interactive Media 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. COMM 241
      Graphic Design for Communications 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. COMM 310
      Digital Media Metrics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. COMM 318
      Not resolved to a course
    15. COMM 325
      Effects of digital games
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    16. COMM 418
      Media Effects: Theory and Research
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    17. COMM 441
      Advanced Graphic Design for Communications 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    18. COMM 450A
      Digital Campaigns
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Data Sciences

    14 items
    1. DS 120
      Scripting for Data Sciences
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    2. DS 200
      Introduction to Data Sciences 1
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    3. DS 220
      Data Management for Data Sciences
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. DS 310
      Machine Learning for Data Analytics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. STAT 184
      Introduction to R 1
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    6. DS 300
      Privacy and Security for Data Sciences
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. DS 330
      Visual Analytics for Data Sciences
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. STAT 380
      Data Science Through Statistical Reasoning and Computation 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. DS 402
      Emerging Trends in the Data Sciences
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. DS 410
      Programming Models for Big Data
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. MIS 301
      Business Analytics 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. MIS 431
      Business Data Management 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. MIS 441
      Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Business 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. MIS 445
      Business Intelligence
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Healthcare

    16 items
    1. HPA 101
      Introduction to Health Services Organization 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. HPA 210
      Health Care Payment 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. HPA 211
      Financial Decisions in Health Care Organizations 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. HPA 332
      Health Systems Management 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. HPA 470
      Health Care Information Management 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. HDFS 210Z
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. HDFS 249N
      Adult Development and Aging
      As published: “Adult Development and Aging 1”
      3
    8. HDFS 445
      Development Throughout Adulthood
      As published: “Development Throughout Adulthood 1”
      3
    9. BBH 101
      Introduction to Biobehavioral Health 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. BBH 302
      Diversity and Health 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. BBH 305
      Introduction to Global Health Issues 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. BBH 315
      Gender and Biobehavioral Health 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. BBH 316
      Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. BBH 402
      African Health & Development
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    15. BBH 432
      Biobehavioral Aspects of Stress 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    16. BBH 440
      Principles of Epidemiology 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Business Administration (Harrisburg Students Only)

    15 items
    1. ACCTG 211
      Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. ECON 102
      Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy
      Not resolved to a course
      or: ECON 104 Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
      3
    3. MIS 250
      Introduction to Problem Solving with Spreadsheet Analysis and Information Systems Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. BA 243
      Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    5. BA 364Y
      International Business and Society
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. MIS 301
      Business Analytics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. MIS 390
      Foundations of Information Systems
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. MGMT 301
      Basic Management Concepts
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. FIN 301
      Corporation Finance
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. MKTG 301
      Principles of Marketing
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. SCM 301
      Supply Chain Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. MGMT 418
      Project Planning and Resource Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. MGMT 420
      Negotiation and Conflict Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. MGMT 433
      Leadership and Team Building
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    15. MIS 420
      Business Process Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
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