MA Design, Interaction and User Experience Design Curriculum
The program seeks both full-time and part-time students. The holder of the Master’s degree will have completed at least 31 credit hours of coursework, a thesis that documents independent discovery and research, and will have passed an oral examination on the outcomes of that work.
Major Required Courses (any order)
| Course Number, Name, Credit Hours | Fall Term | Spring Term |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 861 Thesis Research Seminar (1) | Yes | No |
| ADS 765 Interaction Design (3) | Yes | No |
| ADS 714 Service and User Experience Design (3) | No | Yes |
| ADS 712 Advanced Design Methods (3) | No | Yes |
| ADS 751 Design Scenarios and Simulations (3) (8 week minimester) | No | Yes |
| ADS 710 Advanced Human Factors in Design | Yes | No |
Design Electives (choose two)
| Course Number, Name, Credit Hours | Fall Term | Spring Term |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 765 Design Management (3) | Yes | No |
| ADS Strategic Design Innovation (3) | Yes | No |
| ADS 540 History and Philosophy of Design (3) | No | Yes |
| ADS 740 Special Problems in Design (3) | arranged with instructor approval | arranged with instructor approval |
General Electives
| Course Number, Name, Credit Hours | Fall Term | Spring Term |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Credits, selected from 500+ level courses offered by departments outside Design | Yes | Yes |
Practicum
| Course Number, Name, Credit Hours | Fall Term | Spring Term |
|---|---|---|
| ADS 890 Thesis | Yes | Yes |