博士学位 由人为因素和人体工程学学会认可的人为因素和认知心理学专业学位课程是为拥有心理学学士学位或硕士学位或相关领域的人提供的。该课程旨在提高在各种专业环境中设计，进行和应用人为因素和认知心理学研究的能力。它以美国心理学会（APA）的科学家-从业者模型为模式，并遵守APA 21分部（应用实验和工程心理学）教育与培训委员会制定的指导原则。该课程包括各种研究，咨询和实习安排。学生接受有关人为因素和认知心理学的内容和技术的培训-包括统计和定量程序，实验设计，调查方法，计算机技术和其他研究方法。学生还可以选择一个
A Ph.D. professional's degree track in Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology, accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, is offered to those with a baccalaureate or master's degree in psychology or an allied area. The track seeks to develop the capacity to design, conduct, and apply human factors and cognitive psychology research in a variety of professional settings. It is patterned on the scientist-practitioner model of the American Psychological Association (APA) and adheres to guidelines established by the committee for Education and Training of APA's Division 21 (Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology). A variety of research, consulting, and internship arrangements are included in the track. Students receive training in the content and techniques of human factors and cognitive psychologyincluding statistical and quantitative procedures, experimental design, survey methods, computer techniques, and other research methodologies. Students also select a concentration area, which may be in human-computer interaction, human-machine-environment interface, human performance, human factors in simulation and training, or other areas of interest with the adviser's authorization. A dissertation representing a significant research contribution to the field is required.