Bachelor of Science in UX Design
Trevecca Nazarene University
Key Information
Campus location
Nashville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 19,995 / per semester
Application deadline
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Introduction
Trevecca’s user experience (UX) design program is a concentration track available to you if you are pursuing your Bachelor of Science in information systems or graphic design. This program equips you to create clear and cutting-edge user interface solutions which lead to enhanced user satisfaction. Project-based curriculum leads to a professional portfolio which allows you to easily demonstrate your work to potential employers.
Program Benefits
- Learn from faculty who possess high degrees in their fields, who have relevant and valuable real-world experience, and who make an effort to know you personally.
- Gain the skills and experience with state-of-the-art programs and technologies you need to be competitive in the job market.
- Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
- Take advantage of incredible internships and job opportunities available in the exciting and growing city of Nashville.
What to Expect
In our increasingly digital world, businesses and organizations in nearly every field are looking for experts who can design and develop clear and engaging user experiences. This program prepares you for a career working to enhance the usability and accessibility of products for increased user satisfaction.
If you are majoring in information systems or graphic design, you can join the UX design concentration track where you will:
- Gain knowledge of user experience design concepts and techniques
- Learn to apply design and psychology principles to create cutting-edge user interface solutions
- Develop skills in user research
- Learn how to analyze business and end-user problems and answer business and end-customer needs
- Create a professional portfolio, allowing you to easily demonstrate your work to potential employers
Why Choose Trevecca?
Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.
Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.
As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you, your faith, and your goals.
Curriculum
General Education Courses — 51-52 hours
- BUS 2010 Financial Stewardship 2
- COM 1010 Speech Communication 3
- ENG 1020 English Composition I 3
- ENG 1080 English Composition II: Critical Reading, Writing, and Thinking 3
- ENG 2000 World Literature 3
- HIS 1400 World Civilizations: Ancient and Medieval World 3 or HIS 1450 World Civilizations: Early Modern and Modern World 3
- HPE 1500 Introduction to Health and Wellness 2
- MAT 1080 Problem Solving: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach 3
- MUS 1500 Fine Arts 3
- PHL 2010 Introduction to Philosophy 3 or PHL 3070 Ethics 3
- PSY 2010 General Psychology 3 or SOC 2010 General Sociology 3 or
- COM 2010 Interpersonal Communication 3
- REL 2000 Introduction to Biblical Faith 3
- REL 3000 Christian Tradition 3
- REL 4000 Christian Life and Ministry 3
- SCI 1500 Life Science 3
- SCI 2600 Issues in Science 3
- Institutional Choice* 3
- Intercultural Literacy Requirement 2-3
* ECO 2000, ATH 3010, POL 2020, SWK 1200, SOC 2500, SOC 3200, SOC 3300, HIS 1400, HIS 1450, HIS 2010, or HIS 2020
- Leadership Requirement - Freshmen Only — 3 hours
- INT 1100 Life, Calling, and Purpose 3
Computing Support — 8 hours
- BUS 2300 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 3
- ITI 2540 Applied Logic and Mathematics for Computing 2
- ITI 3250 Business Analytics and Intelligence 3
Computing Core — 12 hours
- ITI 2160 Foundations of Software Design and Development 3
- ITI 2170 Foundations of Web Design and Development 3
- ITI 2180 Foundations of Data and Database Management 3
- ITI 2380 Foundations of Cybersecurity and Forensics 3
Computing Domain - IS — 21 hours
- ITI 2140 Foundations of UX Design 3
- ITI 2190 Foundations of Networking Infrastructure 3
- ITI 2400/PHY 2100 Programming in Java 3
- ITI 3010 Foundations of Virtualization and Cloud Computing 3
- ITI 3150 IT Project Management 3
- ITI 3600 Information Systems in Business 3
- ITI 3800 Graphic Design and Imaging I 3
Computing Track — 12 hours
Web Design and Development
- ITI 3650 Mobile UX/UI and Front-End Engineering 3
- ITI 4400 Web Architecture and Administration 3
- ITI 4450 Advanced Web Design and Development 3
- ITI 4960 Web Portfolio Capstone Experience 3
Computing Assessment — 8 hours
- ITI 3975 Portfolio Assessment I 1
- ITI 4900 Information Technology Internship I 1-3
- ITI 4975 Portfolio Assessment II 1
- ITI 4980 Senior Seminar in Computing 3
ITI 4900: 3 hours required.
General Electives — 4-5 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120
Career Opportunities
Your bachelor’s degree combined with your UX design concentration track prepares you to continue on to graduate studies or to enter any number of roles in UX design in a variety of business settings. More specifically, your degree prepares you for careers such as:
- UX designer
- User researcher
- Graphic designer
- Information architect
- Usability analyst
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