Ergonomics | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

PsychologyEnglish LanguageDesignEngineering and TechnologyEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.
Conduct interviews or surveys of users or customers to collect information on topics, such as requir
Advocate for end users in collaboration with other professionals, including engineers, designers, ma
Assess systems to identify and quantify risk factors.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDesktop publishing softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

AlgometersAnthropometersAutomated blood pressure measurement equipmentBody fat measurement calipersColorimetersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital force gaugesDigital video camerasElectrocardiography EKG monitorsElectroencephalography EEG equipmentElectromagnetic motion analysis systemsElectromyograph processing systemsElectronic distance measuring devices

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-2112.01	Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

End-to-end observational research — independently design, conduct, and synthesize multi-site direct observation studies to support complex human factors investigations across diverse industries.
Advanced user research programs — lead comprehensive interview and survey campaigns with large, heterogeneous user populations, synthesizing results into actionable human-centered design guidance.
Holistic hazard identification — autonomously assess physical, cognitive, and organizational hazards across complex worksites, integrating findings into enterprise-level safety improvement plans.
Comprehensive task and anthropometric analysis — execute full-scope functional, cognitive, and anthropometric analyses using advanced instrumentation and force measurement in operational environments.
High-impact technical reporting — author peer-quality reports and executive-level presentations that translate complex human factors findings into clear, evidence-based design and policy recommendations.
Systemic workplace redesign — develop and implement multi-faceted ergonomic intervention strategies addressing load, repetition, posture, and workflow for sustained health and productivity gains.
Cross-disciplinary user advocacy — independently advocate for end-user requirements in collaboration with engineering, legal, and business stakeholders throughout the full product development lifecycle.
Non-routine problem resolution — apply advanced deductive and inductive reasoning to diagnose and resolve novel human-system integration failures in safety-critical or high-complexity environments.
Validation and systems analysis — lead formal human factors validation studies, evaluating whether complete sociotechnical systems meet regulatory and performance standards.
Emerging technology integration — evaluate and deploy new analytical, CAD, and GUI development software tools to advance research methodology and deliverable quality on autonomous projects.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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