Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science program in Graphic Information Technology with a concentration in User Experience provides students with an interdisciplinary foundation in design, research, and communication. This program prepares students for the rapidly growing area of user experience, enabling them to gain a conceptual understanding of methods for gathering user information, analyzing data, and communicating through visual design technologies.

Program Description

The concentration in User Experience includes courses from the fields of human systems engineering and technical communication, providing students with multiple perspectives and complementary skills needed for user experience work. The program is its disciplinary home and primary focus, with a STEM-OPT extension eligible for international students on F-1 visas.

At a Glance

• College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Polytechnic or Online, ASU Local
• Second Language Requirement: No
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: Yes
• First Required Math Course: MAT 117 - College Algebra
• Math Intensity: Moderate

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Graphic Information Technology program with a concentration in User Experience can be viewed in its entirety, including archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Admission Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU.

Global Opportunities

With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, graphic information technology students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets.

Career Opportunities

Graphic information technology graduates who have some expertise in user experience have numerous career opportunities in areas such as user experience research, user-centered design, information design, interaction design, information architecture, content strategy, and usability analysis.

Example Job Titles and Salaries

• Graphic Designer: 2.1% growth, $61,300 median salary
• Human Factors Engineer: 11.0% growth, $101,140 median salary
• Technical Writer: 0.9% growth, $91,670 median salary
• Web Developer: 7.5% growth, $90,930 median salary

Program Details

• Program Code: ESGITUEBS
• Program Description: The Bachelor of Science program in graphic information technology with a concentration in user experience.
• At a Glance: Provides key information about the program, including college, location, and math intensity.
• Curriculum: Includes a link to view the curriculum for the program.
• Concurrent Program Options: Allows students to earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas.
• Accelerated Program Options: Enables students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years.
• Admission Requirements: Outlines the general university admission requirements.
• Tuition Information: Provides information on ASU tuition and financial aid options.
• Change of Major Requirements: Specifies the requirements for changing majors.
• Attend Online: Offers the program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions.
• Transfer Options: Committed to helping students thrive by offering tools for personalizing the transfer path to ASU.
• Global Opportunities: Offers over 300 Global Education program opportunities.
• Career Opportunities: Numerous career opportunities in areas related to user experience.