Overview
Our User Experience (UX) Design Graduate Certificate will prepare you to embark on a meaningful career in the dynamic field of UX. You will learn the methods, technologies, tools, and practical skills at the forefront of the industry—whether you’re interested in:
- UX Design
- UX Research
- Interaction design
- Information architecture
- Content design
- Usability
With a UX Graduate Certificate from URI, you will be able to tackle complex design challenges, create inclusive and accessible solutions, and drive positive change.
Courses
WRT 501: Ethical Foundations of User Experience (UX)
Explores the ethics of designing experiences for users. Students gain an understanding of the opportunties and challenges of UX design and develop strategies to create human-centered, ethically sound designs.
WRT 502: User Experience (UX) Research and Methods
Research, methods and data analysis in user experience projects. Students will design, conduct, and report their own UX studies, as well as communicate results to various stakeholders.
WRT 503: User Experience (UX) and Microcopy Writing
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the role and impact of effective writing in user-centered design. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical applications, students will develop the skills necessary to create clear, concise, and engaging microcopy for digital interfaces and interactions.
WRT 504: Interaction Design
Students develop original concepts and create interactive design using current, industry-standard processes and technologies. Strong focus on designing for real people using applied, hands-on projects.
Admissions
- Bachelor’s Degree
- College transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Description of interest in the program
- Relevant academic and/or work experience
*Applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission — please contact online@uri.edu before applying to discuss the GPA requirement.
Summer 2025 Dates
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Career Opportunities
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With the rise of mobile devices, advanced web technologies, and design centered on users, the demand for skilled User Experience (UX) professionals has skyrocketed. The User Experience (UX) Design Graduate Certificate prepares professionals to advance in meaningful careers in the dynamic field of UX.
Information Architect
Involves designing the structure, organization, and navigation of complex information systems, websites, or applications to enhance user experience and accessibility
UX Researcher
Focuses on the understanding of user behaviors, needs, and motivations to inform the design and development of products and services that provide optimal user experiences.
UX Designer
Creates intuitive, efficient, and delightful user experiences for digital products and services. Responsibilities include user research, usability testing, and wireframing and prototyping.
