Summary
The page describes the College for Creative Studies’ 2026–2027 online M.P.S. in User Experience Design, outlining a 30-credit program structured across five semesters (with multiple 7-week sessions in fall/winter/summer formats). It lists required distance-learning courses taken in order: User Research Methods (IXDOL 604), Interface Design (IXDOL 605), UX Design: Smart Mobility (IXDOL 610), Accessibility & User Testing (IXDOL 620), Data Driven Design (IXDOL 624), UX Design: Extended Reality (IXDOL 628), Final Project I (DGROL 650, 3 credits), and Final Project II (DGROL 651, 3 credits). It also notes that students must complete an approved elective from the graduate or undergraduate level, maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and that “REQ” courses must be taken in the listed semester.
Master of Professional Studies Degree Requirements
Catalog Year 26/27
Total Credits 30
Semester One (Fall)
Session 1 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
| REQ | IXDOL 604 | User Research Methods (DL) | 4 |
Session 2 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
| REQ | IXDOL 605 | Interface Design (DL) | 4 |
Semester Two (Winter)
Session 3 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
| REQ | IXDOL 610 | UX Design: Smart Mobility (DL) | 4 |
Session 4 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
| REQ | IXDOL 620 | Accessibility & User Testing (DL) | 4 |
Semester Three (Summer)
Session 5 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
| REQ | IXDOL 624 | Data Driven Design (DL) | 4 |
Semester Four (Fall)
Session 6 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
| REQ | IXDOL 628 | UX Design: Extended Reality (DL) | 4 |
Session 7 (7 weeks) = 3 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
| REQ | DGROL 650 | Final Project I (DL) | 3 |
Semester Five (Winter)
Session 8 (7 weeks) = 4 Credit Hours
| Earned | Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
| REQ | DGROL 651 | Final Project II (DL) | 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.
REQ Must be taken in listed semester.
(DL) distance learning course (online only).
