UX/UI Design Advanced Certificate

Study at your own pace online
(F-1 students are not eligible for Advanced Certificate programs)

Program Overview: Advanced Certificate in UX/UI Design

• Twelve-credit advanced certificate program
• Grounded in human-centered design thinking
• Encourages deep understanding of user behavior and needs
• Offers a hands-on learning model with real-world design challenges
• Emphasizes ideation, research, and prototyping
• Explores the relationship between interactive media and human perception
• Stresses the importance of aesthetics and accessibility in design
• Delivered online or on campus with flexible scheduling options

Learning Outcomes & Benefits

• Develops a strong foundation in user experience and interface design
• Builds skills in creating user-first digital solutions
• Enables students to produce a professional-level design portfolio
• No master’s degree required for enrollment or completion
• Prepares students to apply learned skills in real-world settings
• Ideal for those looking to transition into or advance within the design field

Educational and Career Objectives

The candidate will be able to:

1. Understand and apply the basic principles of UX/UI design
2. Engage in successful customer and competition research
3. Prototype a variety of design ideas
4. Present design ideas in group settings
5. Enter the Touro masters level design program with 12 graduate credits
6. Compete successfully for entry level design positions

Semester 1

UXIN 609

Foundations and History of Design

This course explores the principles and elements of visual design, including the basic vocabulary of visual forms, the various materials used in the field, related technical and computer skills, and important creative problem solving strategies. A variety of creative projects are designed to challenge students to demonstrate their visual creative skills, their grasp of visual literacy, and their growing technical competence. Students submit their work to class critiques that assess their cumulative understanding of the concepts and skills taught.

3 Credits

UXIN 605

Design Thinking and Strategy

A foundation in human-centered design, this course emphasizes research, ideation, prototyping, and iteration. Students explore visual communication, accessibility, and brand identity while using AI tools like Figma plugins, Uizard, and ChatGPT to generate ideas and simulate feedback. Team critiques and user testing build collaborative and strategic thinking. Final projects prepare students for advanced digital design work.

3 Credits

Semester 2

UXIN 600

UI Design Principles

This course explores the core principles of user interface design across platforms. Students use Figma and Adobe XD to create responsive, accessible layouts for web and mobile. Topics include design systems, hierarchy, and navigation. AI tools like Firefly and Copilot support ideation, layout generation, and interface testing. Projects emphasize user-centered design, collaborative critiques, and portfolio development.

3 Credits

UXIN 614

Interactive Design for Mobile

This mobile-first prototyping course teaches students how to design interactive apps for iOS and Android platforms. Using tools like Figma and Framer, students create app prototypes from concept through presentation. Projects may involve designing from scratch or redesigning an existing app. Topics include screen flow, gesture design, usability testing, and collaborative critique.

3 Credits

Course Credit Transfer and Degree Requirements for UX/UI & Interaction Design M.S.

Courses Counted Toward the M.S. Degree from the Advanced Certificate Program

Required Courses:

• UXIN 600
• UXIN 605
• UXIN 614

Elective Courses:

None from the Advanced Certificate program count as electives

Note:

• The M.S. in UX/UI & Interaction Design program requires a total of 11 courses (33 credits) for graduation:
• 7 core required courses
• 4 elective courses
• Students who complete the UX/UI Advanced Certificate Program have up to 6 years to apply for the M.S. program
• Upon entering the M.S. program after certificate completion, students must complete:
• 4 additional required core courses
• 4 elective courses
• Total: 8 additional courses to finish the degree
• Depending on prior academic background and transcript review, preparatory courses may be required
• A full listing of all required courses for the M.S. degree can be found here

UX/UI & Interaction Design Preparatory Courses

Students with insufficient background in computer science or graphic design will be required to complete some or all of these courses:

UXIN 609

Foundations and History of Design

This course explores the principles and elements of visual design, including the basic vocabulary of visual forms, the various materials used in the field, related technical and computer skills, and important creative problem solving strategies. A variety of creative projects are designed to challenge students to demonstrate their visual creative skills, their grasp of visual literacy, and their growing technical competence. Students submit their work to class critiques that assess their cumulative understanding of the concepts and skills taught.

3 Credits

UXIN 611

Foundations of Web Design

This course presents students with the information and skills needed to use HTML and CSS to build responsive websites. The course includes presentations, demonstrations, exercises, assignments, quizzes, and two major projects (one personal and one completed with the class team). Students develop sitemaps, wireframes, and style guides to help them conceptualize an effective web design strategy. They also learn how to create effective email advertising. Students complete the course with the necessary skills and knowledge to jumpstart their career in web design and development.

3 Credits

OR

MSIN 617

Web and Application Development

Introduces the development of Internet-based applications using client/server-side scripting. Modern programming principles and best practices related to web and application development are reviewed, as well as the creation of dynamic websites and mobile applications. The course addresses organizational concerns about web applications, maximum use of technology in today's market, and retention of data integrity. Students develop and implement dynamic, interactive, database-driven client/server applications using various technologies. Students will learn how to develop a website through the use of code using scripting languages such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

Prerequisite: Completion of required preparatory courses (if applicable).
3 Credits