Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Design for User Experience (UX) Graduate Certificate.

Can I take all the Design for User Experience (UX) graduate certificate courses from home?

Yes. All Design for UX courses are offered online in the Blackboard environment.

Can Design for User Experience (UX) course credits be applied to other TU graduate programs?

Yes, the courses can be taken as electives and applied to other Towson University graduate degree programs with the permission of that program’s director.

Can the Design for User Experience (UX) graduate certificate be earned as an additional credential with other TU graduate programs?

Yes, with the permission of your graduate program director theDesign for UX graduate certificate can earned simultaneously with other Towson University graduate degree programs. Graduation with both credentials must take place at the same time to apply shared credits to both degrees.

What order should the Design for User Experience (UX) courses be completed?

Design for UX courses maybe taken in any order, however it is recommended all students begin with ART 610 Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design (3 units) and end with ART765 User Interface (UI) Design (3 units).

What are the hardware and network requirements?

Design for UX courses require student access to a reasonably new computer capable of running the current Adobe CC programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD and Dreamweaver) and a high-speed internet connection. University minimum technical requirements must be met as well. The requirements can be reviewed on the following webpages:

Adobe CC minimum system requirements

Blackboard Support

Do I need a Mac or a PC to complete the Design for User Experience (UX) online courses?

Either platform is acceptable.

What is the software required for the Design for User Experience (UX) courses?

ART 610 - Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and XD
ART 620 - Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
ART 641 - Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver
ART 765 - Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver
NOTE: all software can be leased at low academic prices.

What is the cost of tuition for the Design for User Experience (UX) graduate certificate?

Students pay tuition and standard graduate fees for courses in the Design for User Experience (UX) Graduate Certificate. Contact the Student & University Billing Office for more information. The Student & University Billing Office numbers are 410-704-2100 or 1-888-528-7727. Tuition and fees are listed online on the Student & University Billing Office site.

Tuition and Fees

What steps do I take to enroll in an Design for User Experience (UX) course?

Enrollment in Design for User Experience (UX) courses requires admission to the Graduate School. Students may apply as a degree seeking student in the Design for User Experience (UX) graduate certificate online. Students enrolled in other graduate programs may enroll in the Design for User Experience (UX) courses with permission from their program director.

Admissions

What is the time commitment for a course in the Design for User Experience (UX) program?

The time commitment for each course is the same as that of an on-campus graduate-level Studio course: the equivalent of 4 hours in class and 8-12 hours outside of scheduled class meetings per week. All Design for UX course activities take place asynchronously online.