Coordinator: Sunyoung Kim, Ph.D.
This concentration prepares students to become professionals for careers related to interaction design, human-computer interaction, user experience design, and user-centered research. Career paths for this concentration include:
Students will learn practical skills and theoretical knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate interactive technologies. In particular, students will:
For this concentration, you take three concentration requirements designed to acquire essential knowledge and skills for interaction design incrementally. So, it is recommended to take one concentration requirement course per semester by taking “Foundations of Interaction Design & Informatics” in the first semester, followed by “Experimental Design and Evaluation” and “Interaction Design Studio” in the following semesters.
Requirements For Interaction Design And Informatics Concentration
36 credits, plus 3 zero-credit courses
Zero-credit Courses (required for all students):
Minimum Technology Course Requirement (3 Credits):
Note: This course is required for Library & Information Science students. For the other concentrations, our program assumes that students have attained the competencies and objectives listed for 550. Please look at the course to determine if you meet the standards. If you do not, you must also take this course. If you have any questions, contact Associate Teaching Professor of Library and Information Science Anselm Spoerri.
Foundation Courses (6 credits), select 2/4:
Note: Refer to the specific course study plans to see if a particular foundation course is required for your concentration.
“The ITI program helped me develop both depth and breadth. Not only did I establish a strong technical foundation, I also grew my understanding for how technology influences our lives across various contexts. Through relevant coursework and hands-on practical training, I gained perspective for a wider range of social, economic, and organizational factors that lead to more successful applications of technology.”
Chris Doris, ITI ’03, MI ’21, IT professional for a major financial services firm