User Experience, MS
Design Research, Digital Visualization Designer, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Interface Design, approved for STEM-OPT extension
You could be one of tomorrow's leaders in the user experience profession.
The MS program in user experience addresses UX research, design, content development, communication, tone of voice and evaluation of all components and products with which end users interact.
Students learn how to research user needs, identify criteria for successful products and services, prototype those products and services, and refine them through usability testing and other user-centered evaluation methods.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 36 months. This OPT work authorization term may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing the degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Polytechnic or Online
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
30 credit hours and a portfolio
Required Core (15 credit hours) Choose two courses from the following: Electives or Research (15 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
GIT 540 Cross-media Design Solutions (3)
HSE 542 Foundations of Human Systems Engineering (3)
TWC 501 Fundamentals of Technical Communication (3)
GIT 542 Usability and User Experience (3)
HSE 521 Methods and Tools in Human Systems Engineering (3)
TWC 544 User Experience (3)
portfolio (0)
Students should see the academic units for a complete list of approved electives and research courses. Other courses may be used with approval of the academic units.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of the Graduate College, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in related fields such as psychology, graphic information technology, graphic design, human systems engineering, business, cognitive science, design or technical communication from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in their first bachelor's degree program or the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program; or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in nine semester hours of graduate coursework from a U.S. institution; or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") an applicable conferred master's degree program from a regionally accredited college or university.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- professional resume
- writing sample
- two letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. Applicants should see the Graduate Admission Services website.
Global Launch at ASU offers an online alternative to standardized testing for international students who are seeking admission to ASU but need proof of English proficiency.
If the applicant does not meet the minimum GPA requirements, the application may still be considered. In certain cases, demonstrated aptitude through professional experience or additional postbaccalaureate education is considered, including completion of a reputable and robust certification program in user experience or user interface. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a copy of their completed certification with their resume.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 04/01 | Priority |
| Session A/C | Online | 07/01 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 09/15 | Priority |
| Session A/C | Online | 11/15 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/01 | Priority |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Integrate appropriate user experience principles into UX design processes.
- Apply user research methods to projects to uncover usability challenges.
- Evaluate designs and contexts of use to identify problems and prototype approaches for the improving user experience.
- Synthesize technical information into written and visual documentation for user experience projects.
Graduates with this degree possess the skills to be UX professionals who effectively lead teams that constantly improve products and the lives of their users, and collaborate with clients and technical personnel.
UX is a rapidly growing field. Graduates can typically expect to find jobs in the areas of:
- design research
- digital visualization design
- human-computer interaction
- human factors research
- interface design
- interaction design
- usability testing
- user experience
- user research
Human Systems Engineering
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School of Applied Professional Studies
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
