Master of Science in User Experience and Interaction Design (Advanced Placement)

The MS in User Experience & Interaction Design is a two-year, on-campus program made up of 37 credits. This program is designed to prepare working professionals and recent college graduates to expand their careers into the rapidly moving fields of User Experience Design (UX) and Interaction Design (IxD). The role of User Experience (UX) and Interaction Design (IxD) expands as digital technology allows for more and more innovative applications. We must create aesthetic, engaging and dynamic experiences for users to interact with in order to take full advantage of current and future technologies, and immerse users in media. For these reasons, a MS in User Experience & Interaction Design degree prepares graduates with the necessary skills to evolve the standards of communication and interaction. To compete in today's growing market, professionals must have the tools necessary to approach each task effectively, including practical interactive knowledge, technological skills, development, production and post-production knowledge, visual communication skills and information literacy.
Recent graduates have found themselves in creative positions at a diverse range of companies, everything from small businesses to large, including: Comcast, Microsoft, Meta, Bank of America, Vanguard, NBC Universal and The Walt Disney Company. Many graduates also find themselves seeking a fast-paced career in an agency environment. Think Company, Mobiquity, FourFront, O3 World and EPAM Systems are just a few of the notable agencies where Jefferson graduates have expanded their professional careers.