Santa Cruz,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Nestled in Silicon Valley's core at Santa Clara, California, UCSC's innovative Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction spans four quarters (15 months), preparing students for careers in User Experience (UX), including product design and UX research. The curriculum covers design methodologies, prototyping techniques, technical implementation, user studies, and effective teamwork with stakeholders. Building on UC Santa Cruz's commitment to social equity, the program emphasizes critical thinking to combat implicit biases, engage diverse user groups, and recognize possible negative impacts during design processes