Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of programs, including certificates and specializations.

Design Communication Arts Certificate

The Design Communication Arts certificate is designed to ignite creativity and prepare students for a career in graphic design. This program teaches students how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Students can feel confident in their skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship, and internship opportunities.

User Experience Certificate

The User Experience certificate provides hands-on training in user experience (UX), user interface (UI), product design, and AI. This program takes a deep dive into product strategy and deployment with top industry experts.

Course Details

• Course Name: User Experience I: Survey
• Course Code: DESMA X 481.99AF
• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Formats: Online, Live Online
• Cost: Starting at $925.00

Course Description

This course introduces the latest tools, techniques, and technologies used by leading agencies to develop world-class user experiences. Students learn how to conduct user research, develop user personas and scenarios, understand system and user interface design, and design and present a comprehensive project that includes usability research and a design mockup.

Course Schedule

• Spring 2026: March 31 - June 9, Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
• Summer 2026: July 1 - September 9, online with no set meeting times

Course Instructors

• Musangi Muthui
• Hakon Engvig

Program Applications

The User Experience I: Survey course applies toward the following programs:

• Design Communication Arts certificate
• User Experience certificate

Program Details

• The Design Communication Arts certificate prepares students for a career in graphic design, teaching them to think like a designer and develop visual literacy.
• The User Experience certificate provides hands-on training in UX, UI, product design, and AI, with a deep dive into product strategy and deployment.