Online Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication – User Experience
Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in technical communication with a user experience (UX) concentration can establish your abilities in a fast-growing field. Earning a UX degree concentration prepares you to develop interdisciplinary knowledge around UX design and development, while building a foundation in communication and learning applied skills.
Quick facts
Next start date: 01/08/2024
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
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What is user experience and UX communication?
UX refers to the interactions between individuals and systems. Specifically, it involves:
- Efforts made to optimize user platforms.
- How users interface with services and products.
- The user’s perception of qualities like ease of use.
As a professional path, UX centers on a mix of creativity and problem solving. It doesn’t necessarily require a high level of technical skill or computer science knowledge. The driving force of this field is creating meaningful and positive experiences with users through thoughtful design.
UX communication involves the sharing of relevant and easily understood information through UX. Communication is a key factor in the UX design process, as professionals need to effectively share their research findings with colleagues, leaders and other stakeholders. Earning an online UX degree concentration means equipping yourself with the tools needed to communicate successfully and develop effective design, making interactions between users and systems more positive, productive and predictable.
What jobs hire UX degree graduates?
With a UX degree concentration, you can compete for many roles related to user experience. Relevant positions involve UX research, user-centered design, interaction design, usability analysis and more. While individual titles can vary significantly, there are many career paths across the public, private and nonprofit sectors to pursue.
Does my technical communication degree say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.
Your concentration in user experience will appear on both your diploma and transcripts.
Online UX degree concentration courses
A user experience bachelor’s degree concentration emphasizes technical communication, while incorporating relevant context from fields like human systems engineering and graphic information technology. The result is a well-rounded curriculum that provides a foundation in UX concepts and their execution. Featured courses include:
TWC 301: Fundamentals of Writing for Digital Media (L)
TWC 401: Fundamentals of Technical Communication (L)
TWC 411: Principles of Visual Communication (L)
TWC 421: Principles of Web Authoring (L)
TWC 431: Principles of Technical Editing
TWC 490: Capstone
GIT 340: Information Design and Usability
HSE 325: Human-Computer Interaction
What can I do with a UX degree concentration?
After completing a UX degree concentration, you can choose to follow a variety of career paths. Many industries need professionals who can carry out vital tasks like gathering user information, analyzing data and communicating research findings. Some career examples include:
Computer Software Quality Engineer
Corporate Web Developer
Document Management Specialist
Editor
Human Factors Engineer
IT Project Manager
SEO Specialist
Technical Writer
Web Designer
Leaders in interdisciplinary education
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are deeply committed to exploration in their fields. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized both nationally and internationally for their achievements.
- American Educational Research Association fellows.
- American Psychological Association fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
- Numerous achievement awards in fields from psychology to writing.
Leaders in interdisciplinary education
Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are deeply committed to exploration in their fields. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized both nationally and internationally for their achievements.
- American Educational Research Association fellows.
- American Psychological Association fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
- Numerous achievement awards in fields from psychology to writing.
UX degree concentration admission requirements
first-year student
You are considered a first-year student for application purposes if you have not attended college at all, or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours (with a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA).
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
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