User Experience Design Certificate of Proficiency

User experience (UX) design is a growing interdisciplinary field focusing on the interaction between humans and technology and the design of meaningful and transformative user experiences. It focuses on having a deep understanding of users and their needs and using that understanding to guide the design of new sites, apps, products, and services.

This certificate provides students with the hiqh-quality training in the main areas of UX including design, prototyping, accessibility, and user research methods. Students receiving this certificate will possess a level of competency that will prepare them to work as UX designers and/or researchers.

A student may apply for an Institutional Certificate of Proficiency in User Experience provided the following requirements have been fulfilled:

• Application for admission to Weber State University and/or current degree-seeking status
• Completion of the following required courses with a grade of “C” or better (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). These courses may also be slotted appropriately for degree requirements.

Program Code: 8094CP
CIPC: 303101

Program Learning Outcomes

• Possess effective business communication skills.
• Possess knowledge and skills of technology.
• Implement effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Possess knowledge of ethics and professionalism.
• Produce industry-standard websites and multimedia projects