The Graduate Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design can be completed entirely online, allowing you to access classes from home, work or anywhere with an Internet connection. Contact us for additional information about the requirements for this option.

Careers often require additional education to move ahead, but not everyone has the time and resources to earn more degrees. That's where this 12-credit graduate certificate program comes in.

While this is an independent program of study, this project-oriented certificate can facilitate the transition to further study through UBalt's M.S. in Interaction Design and Information Architecture program.

The Certificate in User Experience (UX) Design program emphasizes interaction design, information architecture and usability analysis. You'll learn how to:

create pathways through an information space
promote a user experience that balances the goals of businesses, the demands of content and the needs of users
become familiar with requirements analysis, information design and delivery, usability testing and Web-based application development
develop, design, produce and manage a range of electronic information resources.

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university.

Important Dates and Deadline

Application deadlines:

fall semester admission: July 1
spring semester admission: Dec. 1

Materials

Online application. Complete and submit the online application and pay the $50 application fee. (To pay in-state tuition, you must submit the Maryland In-State Residency form). You can submit your Statement of Personal Interest electronically as part of the online application.
Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts are encouraged.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae. Submit your resume/CV directly to documents@ubalt.edu.

Send all materials by email to documents@ubalt.edu or by mail to the University of Baltimore Office of Graduate Admission, 1420 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

Admission Contacts

For more information about graduate admission, please contact the Office of Admission at gradadmission@ubalt.edu or 410.837.6565.

What Our Graduates Do

Throughout the program, you’ll make connections with artists in your desired industry. Our graduates go onto work in some of these high-visibility fields throughout the arts industry.

Common Roles

User Experience Designer
User Interface (UI) Designer
Information Architect
UX Writer
Accessibility Specialist
Usability Analyst
Design Manager

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