Master of Arts in the Field of Interaction Design (STEM)

From designing smart devices to reimagining educational environments, interaction design seeks solutions to complex human and environmental challenges. A unique and growing field, it explores the ways people engage with technology and their environments in their daily lives.

The master of arts in interaction design, offered by the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, trains leaders who can analyze and create meaningful digital and physical design solutions. Students have the opportunity to develop their design practice in a real-world context by working with community organizations through the program's innovative Engagement Lab. This curricular component enables students to embrace a human-centered collaborative approach to design that is mindful of social and environmental impact.

With the program's focus on human services and the role of interaction design in public policy, graduates are equipped to make a difference across the nonprofit, government, and business sectors.

This is a STEM designated program.

Visit the program website for additional information.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences - Office of Graduate Studies
The George Washington University
801 22nd Street NW, Phillips Hall 107
Washington DC 20052

For additional information about the admissions process visit the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Frequently Asked Questions page.

Contact:

askccas@gwu.edu
202-994-6210 (phone)

Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs.

42 credits, including 33 credits in required and capstone courses and 9 credits in elective courses.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
CIXD 6005	Systems Thinking and Human Centered Design
CIXD 6011	Narrative Media Design for Interaction
CIXD 6012	Prototyping Interaction
CIXD 6014	Creative Code
CIXD 6015	User Interface and User Experience in the Twenty-First Century
CIXD 6021	Design Leadership and Professional Practices
CIXD 6025	Design Futures
CIXD 6080	Engagement Lab (Taken twice for a total of 6 credits)
Capstone
Completion of a capstone project and exhibition.
CIXD 6210	Interaction Design Capstone I
CIXD 6220	Interaction Design Capstone II
Electives
9 credits in elective courses.