User Experience Design | Saint Edward's University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingActive Learning

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal Service

Tasks

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

Technology

Word processing softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

Application serversDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesWeb servers

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium15-1255.00	Web and Digital Interface Designers	title_inference	$98,090 median$192,180 top	+6.98%	900

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex front-end malfunctions and cross-browser incompatibilities — diagnose and resolve autonomously across full production environments, restoring normal functioning without team assistance.
Integrated digital product solutions for business problems — lead requirements analysis, architect information structures, and deliver complete interface solutions from discovery through launch.
Web platform development and object-oriented software — implement advanced interactive components and custom scripting to meet non-standard functional requirements on enterprise-scale projects.
Judgment and decision making in UX trade-off scenarios — evaluate competing design and technical constraints and select optimal approaches that balance user needs with organizational goals.
Comprehensive usability and accessibility testing programs — design, execute, and interpret test plans across devices and assistive technologies, driving evidence-based design improvements.
Users and staff with complex computer-related interface problems — diagnose root causes across system layers and communicate tailored solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Inductive reasoning applied to analytics and behavioral data — synthesize patterns across large data sets to surface actionable insights that inform strategic interface redesigns.
Active learning of emerging design tools and web standards — independently evaluate new technologies and integrate relevant advances into ongoing workflows without external prompting.
Data base user interface and query software — design and optimize content schemas that support dynamic, data-driven web experiences at scale.
Cross-functional project documentation — author comprehensive design specifications, component libraries, and handoff materials that enable seamless developer implementation across distributed teams.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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