User Experience, MS
You could be one of tomorrow's leaders in the user experience profession. Prepare to manage multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with clients and technical experts, and apply UX principles across industries.
Quick facts
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
The Master of Science program in user experience trains you in UX research, design, content development, communication, tone of voice and evaluation of all components and products with which end users interact.
You 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.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours and a portfolio
Required Core (15 credit hours) Choose two: 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.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- 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.
Integrate appropriate user experience principles into UX design processes.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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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") in an applicable conferred master's degree program from a regionally accredited college or university. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information 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.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling* | |
| Session A/C | Online | Rolling* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling* | |
| Session A/C | Online | Rolling* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling* |
*A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates have 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
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Human Systems Engineering
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School of Applied Professional Studies
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SUTON 240
polygrad@asu.edu
480-727-1874
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
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. 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.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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