The minor will focus on addressing learning objectives relating to Human-Centered Computing (HCC) and User Experience (UX) which are in high demand in industry, including topics relating to design thinking, agile prototyping, and user research.
We have designed this minor to be open to UMBC students who are interested in complementing their degree with skills to conduct interactive design and to conduct user research.
Please contact Dr. Ravi Kuber, rkuber@umbc.edu, for any questions about the program.
Curriculum: The minor will be earned by students who successfully complete the courses identified below. The minor comprises a total of 18 credits.
Notes:
- The UX & HCC minor is not available to the BTA major.
- The UX & HCC minor constitutes 18 credits including 15 upper-level credits.
- Some of the courses in the list of electives have prerequisites that are not part of the minor.
- All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Ready to declare?
Download the Undergraduate Declaration of Major, Minor, and Certificate Form, follow the instructions to submit it to the Registrar.