DARTMOUTH COLLEGE · UNITED STATES
Minor in Human-Centered Design
Bachelor's · Taught in en
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- Interdisciplinary approachCombines engineering, design, and social sciences
- User-focused methodologyEmphasizes empathy, ideation, and testing
- Problem-solving skillsDevelops solutions for complex human needs
- InnovationFosters creative and effective design solutions
The Human-Centered Design (HCD) minor at Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering focuses on developing solutions with a deep understanding of user needs and contexts. This interdisciplinary minor integrates principles from engineering, design, and social sciences to foster innovation that is both technically sound and socially responsible. Students learn to empathize with users, define problems, ideate solutions, prototype, and test, all within a framework that prioritizes human well-being and experience. It is ideal for students seeking to add a design thinking and user-focused approach to their primary field of study.
Careers
A minor in Human-Centered Design equips students with valuable skills applicable to a wide range of career paths. Graduates are prepared for roles that require understanding user needs, innovative problem-solving, and collaborative design thinking.
- Product Designer
- UX/UI Designer
- Service Designer
- Innovation Consultant
- Project Manager
- User Researcher
Entry requirements
Undergraduate StudentCurrently enrolled in an undergraduate program at Dartmouth College.
Specific course prerequisites may apply. Students should consult the Dartmouth course catalog and the Thayer School of Engineering for detailed requirements.
Fees
Tuition (international)Tuition fees are associated with the primary degree program, not the minor. Please refer to Dartmouth College's main tuition and fees information.
Tuition (home)Tuition fees are associated with the primary degree program, not the minor. Please refer to Dartmouth College's main tuition and fees information.
LivingLiving costs are not specific to the minor and depend on the student's overall enrollment status at Dartmouth College.
As this is a minor, there are no separate tuition fees. Students pay tuition for their primary degree program.
How to apply
1. Meet with an AdvisorDiscuss your interest in the Human-Centered Design minor with your primary academic advisor and potentially an advisor at the Thayer School of Engineering.
2. Review RequirementsEnsure you understand the specific course requirements for the HCD minor and how they fit with your major.
3. Complete Declaration FormObtain and complete the official minor declaration form provided by Dartmouth College's registrar or the relevant academic department.
4. Submit ApplicationSubmit the completed form to the appropriate office by the specified deadline.
Accreditation
Thayer School of Engineering is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).