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The M.P.S. in UX Design program at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a 30-credit hour program, designed to be completed in 15 months while working full time. Students in this program explore both the design and computer science sides of the user-experience equation, while mastering the analytical, problem-solving, and design thinking skills required in today’s tech-focused marketplace. View some of our innovative student capstone projects that are making an impact in the world.
Designed for working professionals, this program is offered primarily online and is completed in 15 months.
Learn the skills employers are seeking, as job opportunities and salaries in the UX Design market continue to grow.
Small class sizes allow for increased engagement, promoting collaboration with classmates and instructors.
You will collaborate with your cohort in lab courses - leveraging best-in-class digital learning tools – on projects related to user design, usability, and challenges faced by professionals in the UX industry.
As the industry evolves, business knowledge is necessary. This program covers topics including project management, marketing, client relations, budgeting, and the strategic planning process.
In addition to the courses detailed below, these workshops are offered throughout the program at no additional cost:
Core Skills:
This course provides an overview of how human-centered design can increase and improve the accessibility and inclusivity of UX. You will study the nature of human-machine interactions that involve multiple modes of feedback and explore the application of human factors in the design and evaluation of user interfaces. Perception, cognition, social factors, and cognitive bias will be studied as you learn how to solve design problems using principles of user satisfaction, heuristic evaluations, and usability testing
Creating an elegant and fully complete interface requires a comprehensive and practical knowledge of numerous digital tools, technologies, and resources. This course has been designed to teach you the product design cycle from research and research synthesis to prototyping and validation. You will build your skills by employing industry-standard tools for managing cross-functional teams, product design, user research, data management, road mapping, and more. You will utilize these tools throughout the design process gaining proficiency for the remainder of the program.
The virtual industry immersive occurs at the midpoint of the program and enables you to collaborate with your cohort and network with each other as well as industry professionals. It consists of a mix of workshops, keynotes, and hands-on activities. This two-day experience surveys concepts, tools, and techniques that promote innovation. Students engage in exercises designed to apply and test creative techniques. At the conclusion of the virtual industry immersive, students will have knowledge of and practice with a number of approaches that can be applied through the second half of the program and into their careers.
The virtual industry immersive occurs at the midpoint of the program and enables you to collaborate with your cohort and network with each other as well as industry professionals. It consists of a mix of workshops, keynotes, and hands-on activities. This two-day experience surveys concepts, tools, and techniques that promote innovation. Students engage in exercises designed to apply and test creative techniques. At the conclusion of the virtual industry immersive, students will have knowledge of and practice with a number of approaches that can be applied through the second half of the program and into their careers.