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User Experience (UX) Research Certificate

Program Overview

Program Overview

Unlock User Behavior and Enhance Digital Experience

Our 10-month, online curriculum covers a variety of processes for usability testing, research, analytics, marketing and e-commerce. Students delve into the application of diverse digital techniques to: 

  • Identify pain points and iterate designs for better outcomes
  • Use media for compelling storytelling
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Interpret metrics to measure success
  • Balance content with advertisements effectively
  • Apply qualitative and quantitative research methods based on user testing, psychology principles, and cognitive studies

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Who Should Apply?

This certificate is intended for professionals with an interest in design, human-computer interfacing, and providing excellent products. If you enjoy combining analytical skills with your creative ideas, this program is the program for you.


You do not have to be a web designer to benefit from this program. Any professional involved in providing a product will gain invaluable experience and insight. This includes developers, marketing professionals, project managers and researchers in general. User Experience (UX) hires are especially growing in finance, medical tech and government fields.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 



Customize Your Degree (Stackable MFA)

Certificate + Certificate + Certificate + Capstone = Stackable Master of Fine Arts

Combine this certificate with two others in creative arts sectors to craft your own Master of Fine Arts degree program. Our stackable certificates offer not only versatility but also an economical path to a prestigious qualification. Pave your way toward an MFA in Entertainment, Design & Creative Enterprise – a degree that stands as the pinnacle of achievement in the fine arts. Learn more about the MFA stackable degree.

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Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

* Due to high demand enrollment is limited

All applicants to the User Experience (UX) Research graduate certificate program must submit the following:

  • Application Form. Each applicant must complete an application form. The application form is available at grad.lipscomb.edu/apply.
  • Application Fee. Each application should be accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
  • Official Transcript(s). Each applicant must submit an official transcript, showing degree conferral when appropriate, from all schools attended. Official transcript(s) Undergraduate degrees with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
  • Personal statement - Career goals and aspirations
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Résumé

Applicants are not required to take the GRE exam. Evaluations of applicants will weigh heavily on letters of recommendation and undergrad GPA. Minimum undergrad GPA required is a 3.0. 

Courses

Courses

EDCE 6413 - UX Research for Websites 3

EDCE 6423 - UX/UI Usability Testing 3

EDCE 6433 - UX Research Methods 3

EDCE 6453 - UX Analytics 3

EDCE 6463 - UX in Marketing Campaigns 3

EDCE 6473 - UX in E-commerce 3

EDCE 528V - Internship (1-3)

15:1

Faculty to student ratio

Ethics & Design

The Gestalt Principles of psychology is built into coursework to create memorable and valuable experiences and increase aesthetic value.

Online Modality

Courses are offered online synchronously to allow for live feedback and community building for individuals to build networks and collaborate on work.

Expert Educators

Professors are actual professionals in the field of UI/UX Design. Their experience will translate into a unique mentor/mentee relationship.

Our Faculty