Critical Issues and Developments in Graduate Training and Continuing Education in Human Factors

Abstract

Considering the variety and sources of graduate training and continuing educational programs which lead to the science and professional practice of human factors, this panel identifies and discusses important issues and developments in the training and education of human factors specialists. Then it recommends appropriate and professional solutions and approaches to these issues from the perspectives of universities and other institutions which are engaged in human factors training and education, research and application, and the professional practice and utilization of human factors. In the training and education of human factors specialists, there are important professional and scientific issues which may be examined as the human factors discipline progresses toward accreditation and certification, and new developments and accelerated growth continue to increase professional competence and social responsibility.