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PhD in Human Centered Design

DePaul University

Doctoral OtherCIP: 11.0104

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Chicago, Illinois

    1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60604

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingProgrammingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningSystems AnalysisSpeakingWritingSystems EvaluationMonitoring

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsMathematicsEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceCommunications and MediaPsychologyAdministration and Management

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionInductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasCategory FlexibilityOriginalitySpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product
  • Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play.
  • Create core game features, including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for
  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation o
  • Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
  • Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
  • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost
  • Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.
  • Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain info
  • Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
  • Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting princ
  • Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.

Technology

Development environment softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareObject or component oriented development softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareData base user interface and query softwareVideo creation and editing softwareProject management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base management system software

Tools

Audioconferencing systemsComputer data input scannersDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersSmart phonesTablet computersVideo gaming equipmentApplication serversUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWeb serversComputer network routersComputer serversDigital camerasDirectory serversFlash disksGraphics processing unit GPUIn circuit emulators ICELogic analyzersMainframe computersMainframe operating systemsMulti-core central processing unit CPUNotebook computersArticulated robotsCluster systemsComputer laser printersComputer scannersDigital video camerasDistributed heterogeneous computersFile servers

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupportRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Video Game Designers15-1255.01
  • Web and Digital Interface Designers15-1255.00
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers15-1253.00
  • Software Developers15-1252.00
  • Computer and Information Research Scientists15-1221.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Doctoral Other)

  • Core game features such as basic storylines and character biographies — draft under direct supervision using established templates for an entry-level game design project.
  • Design level documentation including mechanics outlines and mission summaries — compile and format following team guidelines with close oversight from a senior designer.
  • Gameplay flowcharts and sample menu layouts — produce using graphics software under direction to support formal game design documentation.
  • Missions and puzzles for in-game scenarios — brainstorm and propose in supervised team sessions, applying foundational knowledge of role-play mechanics.
  • Feedback from design and technical staff — gather and log using project management tools during structured review meetings under senior guidance.
  • Gameplay balance issues — recognize and flag to lead designers during playtesting sessions on an assigned game module.
  • Programming concepts and object-oriented development tools — apply at a basic level under supervision to prototype simple game interactions.
  • Design review meetings — participate in by preparing written notes and mock-up screenshots using graphics software as directed by the team lead.
  • Game design ideas — communicate clearly in written reports and verbal team briefings, drawing on foundational knowledge of English language and communications media.
  • Version control and file versioning software — use under guidance to manage and submit design documents within a collaborative development environment.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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