The coursework in this program emphasizes experiential learning of core methods via hands-on, practical exercises, adapted for business contexts. Students learn how those methods inform design thinking and are communicated to designers. Students develop a social media profile, expand their professional network, and evaluate their skill set in relation to current job postings in user research. In the capstone project, students demonstrate their mastery of the skill-set by negotiating, planning, and executing a user research project with a stakeholder organization.
User Experience Research Certificate
The 12-credit certificate is intended for degree-seeking undergraduate students desiring to enhance or augment their major.
| Course Number and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| UX 360 Working in the UX Space | 1 |
| UX 361 Ethical User Research | 1 |
| UX 362 Asking and Listening | 1 |
| UX 363Â Contextual Inquiry | 1 |
| UX 364 Design Thinking for Better UX | 1 |
| UX 365 Go Deeper with Theory | 1 |
| UX 366 Communicating User Research | 1 |
| UX 367 Just Enough Research | 1 |
| UX 368 Planning a Productive Capstone | 1 |
| UX 469 User Research Capstone | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
User Experience Research Minor
The minor is intended for degree-seeking undergraduate students who want to expand on the skills gained in the User Experience Research Certificate by completing complementary coursework. Students can earn a minor in User Experience by taking all of the certificate classes listed above (12 credits) and a total of 6 credits from these options.
| Course Number and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 408 Writing for Non-Profits and Software Documentation | 3 |
| ENGL 415 Technical Documentation and Usability | 3 |
| ENGL 416 User-Centered Design Principles | 3 |
| COID 332 Analytics for Design | 3 |
| Media 301 Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
| Other User Experience Research courses with approval of advisor | Varies |
See instructions on how to add this certificate to your degree plan.
User Research (UXR-Pro) Professional Certificate
This 12-credit fully online certificate is intended for non-degree seeking working professionals who wish to develop or enhance their UXR skillset. Learn more about the UX Professional Certificate program.