User Experience, BS

The Bachelor of Science program in user experience addresses a user’s interaction with a company or organization, including its products and services. The UX elements of psychology, research, design and communication determine user needs and wants when they are using a product. Research drives design, design drives content, and content drives communication. All result in a user experience.

Students in this program learn the UX research, design, content development, communication and tone of voice elements and skills needed to successfully evaluate all components and products with which end users interact. Topics covered include hardware and software user interfaces, informational products, help systems, user support, identification of user needs, tasks, procedures, capabilities and limitations of using technology, and interacting with print, digital and aural information.