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The Ph.D. in Human Factors is housed in the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology of the College of Arts & Sciences. It provides highly qualified students like you with an opportunity to complete a rigorous program in the field, equipping you with advanced knowledge, skills and techniques in research that are relevant to Human Factors.

The department offers broad research opportunities with an emphasis on high-quality applied research, specializing in challenging human performance projects.

At Embry-Riddle, you’ll learn from industry experts and gain access to a wide variety of research labs and facilities capable of supporting research and training objectives. Some of these resources include flight simulators that emulate technically advanced aircraft, simulation software for uncrewed aerial systems, a team performance lab, physiology and color vision labs and a Research in User eXperience Lab (RUX). 

The program focuses on core educational elements of the discipline, including sensation, perception, cognition and statistics, with specializations offered in three key research areas: 

• Aviation/aerospace human factors
• Medical human factors 
• Technology-enhanced learning and testing

The program is open to students who have earned a bachelor's or master’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology or other related fields. By the completion of this program, you will have an exemplary academic record and demonstrate independent research skills and a commitment to pursue research positions in academics, government or industry.

• Credits
  48
• Methods of Study
  • In-Person
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