User experience (UX) refers to the feelings people have when using a product, application, system or service. It’s a broad term that covers anything from how well users can navigate a product to the relevance of content. This program will prepare you to deliver real-world solutions that address users’ wants and needs across industries.
Ideal for students interested in computer systems, human-computer interactions and content development, this UX degree is built using a holistic approach featuring elements of three subject areas:
- Graphic information technology (how users interact with products, including design)
- Human systems engineering (product development and research)
- Technical writing and communication (information development and content focus)
The skills you’ll develop in this UX program
In this program, you’ll become familiar with UX research, design, content development, communication and tone of voice elements. You’ll also learn how to evaluate all components and products with which end users interact. This includes hardware and software user interfaces, informational products, help systems, user support, identification of user needs, tasks, procedures and more. Additionally, you’ll gain a range of transferable skills, such as:
- Data analysis
- Literature review
- Research, interaction and visual design
- Technical writing
- User experience
- User flow and testing
- Verbal presentation
- Web content management
- Wireframing and prototyping
What you can do with a UX design degree
To effectively lead teams and collaborate with clients, UX professionals must be skilled in research, analysis, design and communication. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with these skills and prepared for a range of jobs, including UX researcher, UX developer, usability engineer, web content writer, information architect and more.
You can also elevate your studies by earning a graduate degree. Pair this bachelor’s degree with an Accelerated Master’s and finish in as little as one additional year. This path can reduce your time and costs while deepening your expertise. Eligible programs include:
Are you interested in exploring a particular user experience discipline further? Check out ASU’s online UX concentrations:
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in user experience is an interdisciplinary degree that synthesizes research, content and design. If you’re interested in learning how humans interact with organizations, including their products and services, this program may be perfect for you. Upon graduation, you’ll have the skills needed to work in product evaluation, user-focused research, audience engagement, usability testing and more.
In this program, you’ll complete a variety of project-based, core courses. You’ll also have the opportunity to select electives that align with your interests and goals. The program culminates in a hands-on capstone course with an applied project. Throughout your courses, you’ll use various software and tools commonly used in UX professions, including Qualtrics, Google Forms, Adobe XD and Figma.
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are deeply committed to exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.
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- American Psychological Association fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
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- National Academy of Sciences member.
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