User Experience Design | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Web and digital interface layouts — design and iterate with reduced oversight, adapting templates to meet varied stakeholder requirements across multiple project types.
System and program malfunctions — troubleshoot recurring front-end issues by applying systematic diagnosis techniques in a production web environment.
Development environment software — configure and maintain local and staging environments to support routine testing and deployment cycles.
Business problems such as product catalog or workflow tools — analyze requirements and propose digital interface solutions using established UX methodologies.
Video creation and editing software — produce and integrate short-form multimedia assets into interactive web experiences with moderate creative direction.
Critical thinking applied to usability test results — interpret findings independently and recommend interface adjustments to improve task-completion rates.
Staff and users with computer-related interface problems — provide clear written and verbal assistance, resolving common issues without escalation.
Reading and synthesizing technical documentation — translate platform constraints and API references into practical design decisions within a familiar technology stack.
Computer programs and systems — monitor performance metrics and coordinate scheduled maintenance updates to ensure continuous site reliability.
Writing and oral communication — prepare project status reports and present design rationale to internal stakeholders with clarity and appropriate technical depth.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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