School of Kinesiology
How This Department Is Related to Transportation
An emphasis in Human Factors through the School of Kinesiology is an interdisciplinary area of study focusing on how human performance and behavior (including health and safety implications) are influence by design factors in the performance environment. In the transportation field, Human Factors is primarily concerned with human-centered vehicle design and other ways to make transportation systems more user-friendly.
Applicable Degrees and Programs Offered:
- B.S.-Kinesiology (with Human Factors/Ergonomics emphasis)
- M.A.-Kinesiology (with Human Factors/Ergonomics emphasis)
- Ph.D.-Kinesiology (with Human Factors/Ergonomics emphasis)
- Graduate minor in Human Factors/Ergonomics through the Human Factors Research Laboratory
For More Information
To find out more about the programs and courses offered, contact the department as listed below:
School of Kinesiology
110 Cooke Hall
1900 University Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-5300
education.umn.edu/kls/
Helpful Links
- Careers in Transportation, a free listing of current transportation-related job postings provided by CTS
- University of Minnesota Registration, information about finding and registering for University of Minnesota courses
- Graduate certificate in transportation studies