


Each professor manages their own research assistants. We do not have a central site to find research assistantships. How do I get a paid research assistantship with a professor? However, we are happy to point you to these campus resources: Please note that we aren’t able to serve as a centralized source for funding and hiring information for current or prospective students. The HCIM Program team is focused on providing the best possible educational experience for students who enroll. What resources are available to help me learn about funding? You can look at their home pages for hiring information. Some students find hourly employment at the Stamp Student Union, Eppley Recreation Center, or University Libraries. In 2019-20, about 1/3 of our students were able to find graduate assistantships somewhere on campus during the academic year. Current students fund the costs of the program through a combination of savings, loans, and work. While we have many highly qualified applicants, unfortunately, we do not have the institutional resources to offer scholarships or grants to our students.
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Please note that there are different costs for students classified as Maryland residents and students from out of state or other countries.ĭo you provide scholarships or assistantships for incoming HCIM students?Īs is true with most professional master’s programs in the United States, students in our program are self-pay. You can look up College Park graduate tuition and fees here.

How much does it cost to get a master’s degree? Some of our master’s students have recently obtained their undergraduate degrees, while others come after working in their field for several years. We don’t have a preference regarding work experience. We feel strongly that students with all kinds of academic background and experience levels have valuable knowledge to bring to the conversation about HCI, and we are committed to developing an intellectually diverse cohort of students in our program.ĭo you prefer that applicants have work experience somewhere before applying? No! We accept students from a wide range of academic majors, and some come in with no programming experience at all, while others have a significant academic or professional background in computer science.
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We do not recommend, however, that students who are working full time attempt to attend graduate school full time.ĭo I need programming experience or a computer science degree? While we cannot guarantee when courses will be offered, we do our best to schedule classes at times that can accommodate working professionals’ schedules. Many of our students hold part-time and even full-time positions during their studies. Is it possible to work while completing the program?Ĭertainly. Due to constraints of course sequencing and class scheduling, it would be extremely difficult for students to complete the degree in under two years. While the iSchool does offer some online courses, most coursework, including HCIM core coursework, must be completed in person, on campus.Ĭan I complete the program in under two years? Some of our students choose to attend part-time, taking 1 – 2 classes per semester and completing the program in 3 (or more) years instead of the typical 2.Ĭan I complete the HCIM coursework online? Learn more about financial aid options for INFO College students.Is it possible to complete the HCIM on a part-time basis? You can view the winter and summer tuition and fees on the OES website. Tuition (2022-23)Ĭourses offered during the winter and summer are subject to fees set by the Office of Extended Studies (OES). There is no longer an additional, higher fee for online courses. online, in person) and regardless of home college/department. This is applied to all students, regardless of course format (i.e. In addition, a $50 per credit fee is applied to all 499-799-level INST, LBSC, and INFM courses in the iSchool. Total Tuition and Fees with College Fees IncludedĪll graduate students are expected to pay the University graduate tuition and fees as linked to above. PhD Advanced to Candidacy Tuition and Fees.Courses taught fully or partially on the College Park campus are subject to the standard University tuition and fees.
