The Master of Science in Human-Centered AI (MHCAI) program at Stevens Institute of Technology will help students become leaders in various industry sectors and guide, develop, execute, operate, manage, or evaluate AI systems in ways that are responsible, efficient, usable, accessible, and desired by users. With robust training in fundamental areas of machine learning and emerging artificial intelligence models, students will integrate interdisciplinary skills and knowledge in human-centered design and psychology to understand people’s needs, perceptions, and behavior around AI systems. Further, students will be trained to be leaders who develop and reshape AI’s role in society and guide the AI systems to be ethical and responsible while being productive, usable, and valuable for people.

1. Gain interdisciplinary knowledge and skills on:

a. Technical foundations — artificial intelligence, programming, machine learning, NLP, computer vision

b. Design and evaluation methods — usability testing, participatory design, mixed methods user research

c. Management — working in an interdisciplinary team, marketing analysis, deriving insights from big data, management of technology

2. Train to envision ethical and responsible innovation

a. Identify algorithmic bias and mitigate harm

b. Create explainable interfaces

c. Incorporate participatory design processes

d. Evaluate real-world impact using mixed methods

3. Expand career opportunities

a. Tech companies for roles in responsible AI, UX research, and product ethics

b. Healthcare and education sectors for AI safety and integration into the organization

c. Policy and think tanks to advise on AI governance

d. Startups aiming to integrate AI into social and consumer products responsibly