MA Interaction Design at George Washington University

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Corcoran School of the Arts and Design | Duration: 6 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

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.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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