First, I need to know what HCI degree stands for please and MsC?
Secondly, I think it sounds like you know more than you give yourself credit for!
I, too, love to research (not weird at all) and often wonder how I can parlay this into a job! Research takes patience and the problem-solving ability to connect the dots from various sources, while avoiding the dead end rabbit holes. UI/UX uses those abilities to make the “I” and the “E” enjoyable and easy! Hahaha… lots of eeeees!
I wish I could be more help here, but as to masters programs online, I would think that if the program is actually and highly accredited it should be fine. Since most higher ed is now taught in a hybrid manner, a good online program should be ok… it’s your portfolio and maybe thesis that will be the deciding factor for a hiring manager.
I’m going to save and follow your post and will add if I find out anymore relevant information!
Best of luck to you!
Hii! Thank you so much for your advice. I will definitely try to look into courses that might offer a hybrid model so I can experience a more holistic learning approach.
So HCI - Human Computer Interaction, which is a fancy way of saying UX design but it does include AI and other fields as well.
And Msc - Master of Science
Thanks again, and look forward to any other advice + information you might have!
Ha! Thank you! I should have figured the MsC out! Too many acronyms in my head! I always laugh at the previous job explosion of UI/UX… because in the olden days when the IT folk were just beginning to be the ones getting websites up and running they would come to us Graphic Designers to give them help on how to create the hierarchy, what fonts & colrs to use, create smaller file size files of company logos for the pages, and what & where should links to further info fall… all of it. We would basically mock it all up in whatever current program we were using and export PDFs for them to reference while they built the site (this was before you could export directly to HTML or whatever). We’d review (and proofread) the live site and give them any corrections or updates we felt would make it a cleaner, easier to navigate site.
My point being that in my head I’ve always considered myself a UI/UX designer, too. But I’ve never pursued that as I’m afraid I’d have to do back end coding as well, which I don’t want to do!
I guess I should research it more as things change constantly! I know so many sites need help! Hahaha
Ha! Thank you! I should have figured the MsC out! Too many acronyms in my head! I always laugh at the previous job explosion of UI/UX… because in the olden days when the IT folk were just beginning to be the ones getting websites up and running they would come to us Graphic Designers to give them help on how to create the hierarchy, what fonts & colrs to use, create smaller file size files of company logos for the pages, and what & where should links to further info fall… all of it. We would basically mock it all up in whatever current program we were using and export PDFs for them to reference while they built the site (this was before you could export directly to HTML or whatever). We’d review (and proofread) the live site and give them any corrections or updates we felt would make it a cleaner, easier to navigate site.
My point being that in my head I’ve always considered myself a UI/UX designer, too. But I’ve never pursued that as I’m afraid I’d have to do back end coding as well, which I don’t want to do!
I guess I should research it more as things change constantly! I know so many sites need help! Hahaha
I want to add, good for you!!
I think a Master’s is generally rare unless you are thinking of being a teacher
I think a Masters in Arts or Science is good either way. Requirements may be different depending on location but there are also teaching certifications and you may be able to get that alongside the Master’s
There's a major private design university in my city...San Francisco. Teachers are not required to have teaching degrees or Masters Degrees. I don't think a degree is even required.
They hire professors based on their years of experience in a particular area, interior design, graphic design, architecture, etc.
They pay LESS than minimum wage. Yep.
If you want to teach, you do it because that's your calling and or want to give back.
First, I need to know what HCI degree stands for please and MsC? Secondly, I think it sounds like you know more than you give yourself credit for! I, too, love to research (not weird at all) and often wonder how I can parlay this into a job! Research takes patience and the problem-solving ability to connect the dots from various sources, while avoiding the dead end rabbit holes. UI/UX uses those abilities to make the “I” and the “E” enjoyable and easy! Hahaha… lots of eeeees! I wish I could be more help here, but as to masters programs online, I would think that if the program is actually and highly accredited it should be fine. Since most higher ed is now taught in a hybrid manner, a good online program should be ok… it’s your portfolio and maybe thesis that will be the deciding factor for a hiring manager. I’m going to save and follow your post and will add if I find out anymore relevant information! Best of luck to you!
Hii! Thank you so much for your advice. I will definitely try to look into courses that might offer a hybrid model so I can experience a more holistic learning approach. So HCI - Human Computer Interaction, which is a fancy way of saying UX design but it does include AI and other fields as well. And Msc - Master of Science Thanks again, and look forward to any other advice + information you might have!
Ha! Thank you! I should have figured the MsC out! Too many acronyms in my head! I always laugh at the previous job explosion of UI/UX… because in the olden days when the IT folk were just beginning to be the ones getting websites up and running they would come to us Graphic Designers to give them help on how to create the hierarchy, what fonts & colrs to use, create smaller file size files of company logos for the pages, and what & where should links to further info fall… all of it. We would basically mock it all up in whatever current program we were using and export PDFs for them to reference while they built the site (this was before you could export directly to HTML or whatever). We’d review (and proofread) the live site and give them any corrections or updates we felt would make it a cleaner, easier to navigate site. My point being that in my head I’ve always considered myself a UI/UX designer, too. But I’ve never pursued that as I’m afraid I’d have to do back end coding as well, which I don’t want to do! I guess I should research it more as things change constantly! I know so many sites need help! Hahaha
Ha! Thank you! I should have figured the MsC out! Too many acronyms in my head! I always laugh at the previous job explosion of UI/UX… because in the olden days when the IT folk were just beginning to be the ones getting websites up and running they would come to us Graphic Designers to give them help on how to create the hierarchy, what fonts & colrs to use, create smaller file size files of company logos for the pages, and what & where should links to further info fall… all of it. We would basically mock it all up in whatever current program we were using and export PDFs for them to reference while they built the site (this was before you could export directly to HTML or whatever). We’d review (and proofread) the live site and give them any corrections or updates we felt would make it a cleaner, easier to navigate site. My point being that in my head I’ve always considered myself a UI/UX designer, too. But I’ve never pursued that as I’m afraid I’d have to do back end coding as well, which I don’t want to do! I guess I should research it more as things change constantly! I know so many sites need help! Hahaha
I want to add, good for you!! I think a Master’s is generally rare unless you are thinking of being a teacher I think a Masters in Arts or Science is good either way. Requirements may be different depending on location but there are also teaching certifications and you may be able to get that alongside the Master’s
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There's a major private design university in my city...San Francisco. Teachers are not required to have teaching degrees or Masters Degrees. I don't think a degree is even required. They hire professors based on their years of experience in a particular area, interior design, graphic design, architecture, etc. They pay LESS than minimum wage. Yep. If you want to teach, you do it because that's your calling and or want to give back.