Master of Science in UX/UI & Interaction Design (Online Program)

A STEM-certified Master’s in UX/UI & Interaction Design that’s flexible, career-focused, and built for the future.

Touro University Graduate of Technology (GST) Master's in UX/UI & Interaction Design provides you with the flexibility to study 100% online or in person.

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M.S. in UX/UI & Interaction Design Program Requirements

M.S. in UX/UI & Interaction Design Required Courses

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 601

UX Research Methods

Students explore UX research and design through visual systems, information architecture, and responsive design. Projects integrate AI tools like ChatGPT and Firefly for ideation, content development, and user testing. Collaborative work emphasizes iteration, design thinking, and ethical research practices. Students build final portfolio projects while developing skills in critique, empathy, and digital storytelling.
3 Credits

UXIN 603

Responsive Web Development for UX/UI Designers

This course introduces responsive web design and front-end development for UX/UI. Students use HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and SASS to build and refine websites. Key topics include design strategy, Lean UX, accessibility, optimization, and domain setup. Group critiques and user testing support iteration. Students apply AI tools for code generation and debugging. Final projects are presented as live portfolio pieces.
3 Credits

UXIN 605

Design Thinking and Methodology

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

UXIN 613

Interactive Design for the Web

Students explore interactive web design by prototyping responsive websites using tools such as Figma, Framer, and InVision. Emphasis is placed on user flow, interaction patterns, and micro-interactions. Students may create a website from scratch or redesign an existing site. Group critique, iteration, and user testing shape the design process. AI tools assist with wireframing and content generation.
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

UXIN 694

Thesis Project (capstone)

In this culminating course, students independently develop a professional-level interactive project that addresses a real-world design challenge. With faculty guidance, they engage in concept development, in-depth research, ideation, user testing, and final presentation. AI tools may be used strategically to support research, enhance creativity, and refine design execution. Projects are presented at a school-wide showcase and serve as a portfolio-quality centerpiece for graduation. Enrollment requires approval of the program chair.
3 Credits

M.S. in UX/UI & Interaction Design Elective Courses

UXIN 602

Introduction to Web Development for UX/UI Designers

This course introduces key technologies and workflows in web development. Students gain hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, learning to collaborate with developers and troubleshoot issues. The course emphasizes proficiency in web basics, strategic communication, and continued learning. AI tools support debugging, generation, and interface simulation.
3 Credits

UXIN 604

Entertainment and Instructional Design

Students design educational and entertaining multimedia experiences using images, text, animation, audio, and video. Projects emphasize accessibility, narrative structure, and interactivity. AI-assisted tools help develop games, stories, and user experiences. Students explore personal style, apply user-centered strategies, and receive critique throughout the creative process.
3 Credits

UXIN 612

Digital Design Portfolio

This course helps students build a digital portfolio and brand identity to prepare for careers in UX/UI. Students refine previous projects, conduct client and audience research, and craft case studies that reflect their skills and interests. Emphasis is placed on design thinking, interaction design, and presenting work clearly. Students demonstrate their ability to communicate value to employers or clients.

UXIN 620

Advertising in the Digital Age

This course explores the evolution of advertising, with a focus on digital platforms, social media, and AI-driven campaigns. Students develop creative concepts, marketing strategies, and research methods to measure campaign effectiveness. Ethical concerns and emerging tools are discussed, including the role of AI in targeted messaging and automation. Projects emphasize communication and critical analysis.
3 Credits

UXIN 625

Corporate Design

Students explore coordinated brand identity and design systems for corporate clients. After studying case studies, students develop original identity systems and graphic standards for digital and print. Emphasis is placed on strategy, visual consistency, and communicating organizational values. Projects include style guides, templates, and brand applications tailored to audience needs.
3 Credits

UXIN 630

The UX/UI & Interaction Design Business

This career-focused course prepares students for freelance and studio practice. Students learn client-designer communication, project scoping, contracts, branding, and invoicing. Assignments include developing a personal brand, business plan, and marketing strategy. Students analyze case studies and apply user-centered principles to professional contexts. Final presentations demonstrate readiness for client work.
3 Credits

UXIN 635

Mobile Application Development for iOS

Students learn the iOS app development process using Apple’s Swift language and Xcode IDE. Projects move from wireframes to functional apps, incorporating user testing and iteration. Topics include interface design, data handling, and platform-specific guidelines. Collaborative critiques and AI-assisted code tools support learning. Final apps demonstrate usability and responsiveness.
3 Credits

UXIN 636

Mobile Application Development for Android

This course teaches Android development principles using industry-standard practices and tools. Students work in teams to design, develop, test, and market mobile applications. Emphasis is placed on UI/UX design, performance, deployment strategies, and teamwork. Students explore app promotion and app store requirements. Final presentations include live demonstrations.
3 Credits

UXIN 640

Principles of 2D Animation

Students learn to create expressive movement and character performance in 2D animation. Beginning with traditional techniques and progressing to digital tools like Adobe Animate, students develop animations with narrative clarity, timing, and gesture. Projects explore physical motion, visual storytelling, and industry workflows. Final works are suitable for web, broadcast, or indie platforms.
3 Credits

UXIN 645

AI Driven UX/UI Design

This course explores how AI is transforming UX/UI design. Students analyze AI’s creative potential and ethical implications while using tools like Runway, Firefly, and ChatGPT for ideation, prototyping, and user testing. Projects demonstrate how AI can augment workflows and spark innovation across platforms. Students examine evolving careers and design strategies in AI-rich environments.
3 Credits

UXIN 650

Type in Motion

This course explores the use of dynamic typography, FX, and motion graphics. Building on the rich history of title design, students use typography as a tool for telling a text-based story through animated words, supplemented by graphics, animations, still images and/or video.
3 Credits

UXIN 660

Digital Photography

This course teaches digital photography for design and storytelling. Students learn camera operations, composition, and editing using DSLR or smartphone cameras. Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom are used to enhance and manipulate images. AI tools streamline workflows like background removal and color correction. Projects emphasize narrative, creativity, and technical control.
3 Credits

UXIN 670

Video and Audio Production

Students explore visual storytelling through video and sound. Projects include pre-production planning, camera work, lighting, sound, and editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and AI tools for transcription, cuts, and audio cleanup. Emphasis is placed on content for digital and social platforms. Students develop short-form videos, practice layered editing, and build professional media skills.
3 Credits

UXIN 675

Professional Internship Experience

This advanced internship gives students real-world experience in UX/UI and interaction design. Over two semesters and 480+ hours, students contribute to meaningful design projects in professional settings such as studios or startups. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, user-centered thinking, and building confidence in a fast-paced environment. Students develop portfolio-ready work and practice professional communication. Prerequisite: Chair approval. Students must submit a proposal and secure a placement by finals. Internships may be arranged independently or with Career Services.
3 Credits

OR

MDAN 615

Internship

This internship course provides candidates with an opportunity to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. Candidates will work in a professional environment for a minimum of 280 hours. This internship should draw on the skills and knowledge gained throughout the program. Regular progress reporting is expected throughout the internship. International students are required to apply for CPT for eligibility to work during their internship. The Internship MUST be approved in advance by the Program Chair.
3 Credits

OR

MSIN 681, 682, 683

Professional Internship Experience 1, 2, 3

These courses provide students with the opportunity to integrate skills presented during course work into real world practice, as well as enhance their awareness of technology in their respective profession. The students will utilize their work as a means of enhancing the educational experience, making on-going strides academically with their professional work. The students will work in a professional environment for a minimum of 240 hours. Students are expected to secure an internship independently. International students are required to apply for CPT for eligibility to work during their internship. Weekly logs and examples of work are required for the successful completion of the internship, and are reviewed by the Faculty Internship Coordinator, upon completion of the internship. The purpose of the internship is to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in their chosen field of expertise to complement their coursework. The internship MUST be approved in advance by the Program Chair. Students may enroll in MSIN 681 only during the fall or spring semester, and it may only be taken during their first semester. MSIN 683 will require students to complete one professional certification at the end of the course to demonstrate their proficiency in their field from the experience acquired throughout the internship and their classes.
1 Credit each

M.S. in 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 608

Introduction to Design Technology

This course introduces students to the basic topics and terminology, as well as the tools and applications, in the UX/UI & Interaction Design field. Students learn the basic elements and principles of design using the latest industry software such as the Adobe Creative Cloud. Students create images, edit images, and create professional design layouts in hands-on projects that employ most of the key functions and tools available in current design industry applications.
3 Credits

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

Non-Degree-Bearing Courses

MSIN 684, 685, 686

Professional Internship Experience 4, 5, 6

Through practice and participation in professional activities, students will be able to integrate skills presented during course work into real world practice, as well as enhance their awareness of technology in their respective profession. The students will utilize their work as a means of enhancing the educational experience, making on-going strides academically with their professional work. These courses are designed to continue advancement in professional development. These are elective courses which do not count towards the degree. The students will work in a professional environment for a minimum of 240 hours. Students are expected to secure an internship independently. International students are required to apply for CPT for eligibility to work during their internship. Weekly logs and examples of work are required for the successful completion of the internship, and are reviewed by the Faculty Internship Coordinator, upon completion of the internship. The purpose of the internship is to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in their chosen field of expertise to complement their coursework. The Internship MUST be approved in advance by the Program Chair.
1 Credit each

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