Introduction to User Experience (UX) and Design Thinking Undergraduate Microcredential (IUED-MICROUG)

Program Description

The Introduction to User Experience (UX) and Design Thinking microcredential is a one-semester active learning experience that focuses on the iterative process of user-centered design thinking and development approach for user interface design and user experience assessment.  Students will use the latest tools and concepts to create and evaluate user experience.  

Admission Requirements

Admission to this microcredential program requires admission to WSU as a degree-seeking or non-degree seeking student.  This microcredential may be earned as part of the undergraduate BSISE degree program, as an elective in another degree program, or as a stand-alone credential for a non-degree seeking undergraduate student.    

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this microcredential will learn to:

• Conduct usability testing
• Provide recommendations for improving the user experience
• Design wireframes for human-system interaction
• Assess usability requirements across the product life cycle

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, students who complete this microcredential can:

• Conduct usability testing
• Provide recommendations for improving the user experience
• Design wireframes for human-system interaction
• Assess usability requirements across the product life cycle

For More Information

• Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering
• College of Engineering and Computer Science