Summary
The College for Creative Studies’ 2026–2027 part-time M.A. in User Experience Design is a 30-credit program designed to develop skills in UX research, interface design, and applied design practice through a two-year, studio-and-course sequence. The curriculum includes required fall/winter coursework such as UX Research (IXD 606) and User Interface Design I (IXD 605), followed by User Interface Design II (IXD 608) and a choice of electives like Artificial Intelligence (IXD 636), Sound Design for Interaction (IXD 625), or Rapid Prototyping (DGR 644). In the second year, students complete UX Design Studio I (IXD 601) and UX Design Studio II (IXD 602), again with options for electives (including Design Thinking or Extended Reality Design) and a final required project (DGR 650) in summer. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and some courses/electives can be taken in alternate semesters depending on availability, with one option noted as distance learning (online only).
Master of Arts Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 26/27
Total Credits 30
First Year
Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| REQ | IXD 606 | UX Research | 3 |
| REQ | IXD 605 | User Interface Design I | 3 |
Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| REQ | IXD 608 | User Interface Design II | 3 |
| Choose One: | IXD 636 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| IXD 625 | Sound Design for Interaction | ||
| DGR 644 | Rapid Prototyping: PLA-Y † |
Summer Semester = 3-4 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose One: | IXDOL 624 | Data Driven Design (DL) | 3-4 |
| IXD 775 | Graduate Internship * | ||
| — — | Elective * |
Second Year
Fall Semester = 6 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| REQ | IXD 601 | UX Design Studio I | 3 |
| Choose One: | DGR 635 | Design Thinking | 3 |
| IXD 715 | Extended Reality Design |
Winter Semester = 6 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| REQ | IXD 602 | UX Design Studio II | 3 |
| Choose One: | IXD 636 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| IXD 625 | Sound Design for Interaction | ||
| DGR 644 | Rapid Prototyping: PLA-Y † |
Summer Semester = 3 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| REQ | DGR 650 | Final Project | 3 |
Additional Information
Elective
Studio or Lecture course from the Graduate (or Undergraduate) level. Must be approved prior to registration by the Graduate Department Chair. Additional permission may be required for confirmed UG credits.
GPA Requirement
Students enrolled in graduate level programs must maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Footnotes
REQ Must be taken in listed semester.
* Can take in alternate semesters, based on availability.
† is an elective offering.
(DL) distance learning course (online only).