Experimental Psychology - Human Factors M.A. Program

THIS PROGRAM IS NOT TAKING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME. 8/25/2006

General Information	Admissions	Financial Aid
Placement	Dayton, OH	Curriculum
Faculty	Request for Information	Student Chapter of HFES

General Information

The M.A. Program in Experimental-Human Factors Psychology at the University of Dayton is designed for the student who wishes to integrate the theory, methods, and data of experimental psychology with that of human factors. The overall program is structured to prepare the student for further graduate study in experimental psychology or human factors at the Ph.D. level, and / or for a career as an applied research scientist in human factors psychology. The curriculum stresses integration of knowledge in three key areas:

1. The theoretical issues and quantitative research methodology associated with perception, human information processing, motor skills, and other psychological processes
2. The application of the knowledge about basic psychological processes to the development of systems, interfaces, and work environments
3. The tools which the human factors specialist applies to system analysis, design, test, and evaluation

Emphasis is on the integration of course work with research and practical experience.

The Psychology Department maintains microcomputer-based laboratory facilities devoted to research and cognitive science. In addition, the University has established a state of the art Information Science Research Laboratory for multi-disciplinary research in human-computer interaction.

Admissions

Normally, students entering the program have the B.A. or B.S. degree in Psychology. However, students with other majors may qualify. The minimum psychology required is 15 semester hours including a course in introductory statistics, a course in experimental psychology or research design or the equivalent, and six semester hours in upper-level psychology courses. Courses related to the above minimum will be evaluated by the admissions committee to determine if they may substitute for the basic requirements. In addition applicants are expected to have completed minimally one course in calculus and one course in computer programming in a higher level language.

Students without necessary undergraduate preparation may be admitted on a conditional basis. Regular admission would follow contingent upon the completion of undergraduate course work specified by the admissions committee. Students are urged to contact the Program Director if they are considering this option.

Applicants are required to submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination (Verbal, Quantitative, Advanced Psychology), as well as transcripts and three letters of recommendation. Applications should be returned by March 1, especially when requesting financial aid. Some positions may be open until July 1, but most financial aid awards are made in April.

Financial Aid

A number of research / teaching assistantships are available which should be requested upon application. Assistants receive a 9-month stipend plus waiver of tuition and fees.

Placement

Previous graduates have entered Ph.D. programs or have obtained research positions in a wide variety of human factors related environments, including large corporations, government laboratories, moderate-size research corporations, university-base research organizations, etc.

Dayton, Ohio

The University of Dayton has a total enrollment of approximately 10,000. It is located in an urban area with about 800,000 people in southwest Ohio. Dayton is the fastest growing labor market in the Midwest and boasts one of the highest concentrations of scientists and engineers in the United States. The Dayton area affords the social, cultural, and entertainment activities one would expect from urban living. Additionally it is the setting for many human factors research activities because of the major role played in human factors by the personnel and research laboratories of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The human factors faculty conduct research that is closely aligned with the interests of laboratories at Wright Patterson AFB and other human factors organizations in Dayton.

Curriculum

Faculty

Core Department Faculty

David W. Biers, Ph.D., 1970, Northwestern University. Statistics; Research Design; Human Computer Interaction; Usability Testing; Information Technology.

Samuel M. Bower, Ph.D., 1963, Vanderbilt University. Perception, Automaticity; Accelerated Training; Target Detection.

Robert J. Crutcher, Ph.D. 1992, University of Colorado at Boulder. Experimental Design and Statistics, Cognition, Human Memory, Computer Technology in Learning and Instruction.

Susan T. Davis, Ph.D. 1991, Miami University of Ohio. Memory, especially Context Effects and Explicit Memory, Aesthetic Preferences, Creativity, Problem Solving.

Greg C Elvers, Ph.D., 1989, Purdue University. Human Information Processing; Information Integration; Divided Attention; Electronic Classrooms.

F. Thomas Eggemeier, Ph.D., 1971, Ohio State University. Operator Workload Assessment; Training; Human Performance.

William F. Moroney, Ph.D., 1968, St. John's University. Human Factors in Systems Design; Aviation Psychology; Ergonomics, Anthropometry

Donald J. Polzella, Ph.D., 1974, University of Michigan. Cognitive / Perceptual Processes; Performance Measurement; Environmental Design; Human Factors.

Other Participating Departmental Faculty

Ronald M. Katsuyama, Ph.D., 1977, Psychology, Vanderbilt University. Multi-task Performance; Hemispheric Specialization

Charles E. Kimble, Ph.D., 1972, Psychology, University of Texas. Team / Group Processes

Additional Information

Requests for further information concerning the graduate program should be sent to:

Dr. William Moroney
Director of Experimental/Human Factors Graduate Program
Department of Psychology
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH 45469-1430
Telephone (937) 229-2767
FAX: (937) 229-3900
email: william.moroney@notes.udayton.edu                Free on-line application -- This program is not accepting applications at this time.  8/25/2006

Annual Dinner at 2005 HFES Conference

From left to right: Stephen Karth, Jay Pollack, Joyce Cameron, Mike Cattani, Jeff Brasher, Ken Ohnemus, Lisa Harrison, Dave Curry, Gerald Krueger, Bill Moroney, Mike Petkosek, Don Means, Vic Finomore, Taylor Anderson, Jessica Rivard, Laura Militello, Kristin Moore, Rick Barker.

Also in attendance: Tom Eggemeier, Scott Bachmann, Dave Kancler, Chris Voorheis.
 

Annual Dinner at ‘04 HFES Conference

Front Row (from left to right): Mike Goliber, Becky Morley, Andrew Schieltz, Scott Backmann,
Joyce Cameron, Laura Militello, Chris Hale, Laurie Quill, Doug Gardner, Tom Eggemeier
Back Row: Bill Moroney, Shilo Anders, Dave Kancler, Mike Catani, Victor Finomore, Mike Petkosek,
Don Means, Scott Anderson, Mike Linegang
Also in Attendance: Rick Barker, Barry Goettl, Anna Langhorn, Sarah Swierenga, Jesse Walker

Annual Dinner at ‘03 HFES Conference

From left to right: Rick Barker, Andrea Snead, Dave Biers, Tim Silvers, Terry Biers, Shilo Anders,
Chris Voorheis, Bill Moroney, Laura Militello, Dave Curry, Karen Wilson, Jay Pollack, Ken Onemous,
Tom Eggemeier, Carlton Donahoo

Annual Dinner at ‘02 HFES Conference

Annual Dinner at ‘01 HFES Conference

From left to right, top to bottom: Jeff Landis- CSERIAC Dave Kancler- UDRI Aaron Gannon- CSERIAC Bill Moroney- UD Faculty Dave Biers- UD Faculty Laurie Quill- UDRI Mark Vukelic- Allstate Jennifer Hohne- Haworth Inc. Mike Gravell- M&I Data Services George Hackman- Oracle Brian Cooper- NCR Mark Cummings- UD Grd. Stu. Tom Eggemier- UD Faculty Joe Held- SPSS Christie Neumeth- UDRI Tony Sottile- Rockwell-Collins Joyce Cameron- CSERIAC

Also in Attendance at the HFES meeting, but not shown: Barry Goettl- Armstrong Lab (USAF) Dave Curry- General Motors John Flack- Wright State University Chris Hale- Intel Mark Hoffman- NCR Scott MacBeth- NCI Information Systems Mike McNeese- Armstrong Lab (USAF) Laura Millitello- Klein Associates Becky Morley- Clemson University (Student)

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