Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design

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Co-op type:

Optional

Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:

• User experience (UX) research
• Customer experience (CX) research
• Ethnographic research
• Data analysis
• Data visualization
• Systems thinking
• Information architecture
• UX design
• CX design
• Content strategy
• UX writing
• Accessibility analysis
• Usability testing.

Suggested job titles:

• UX researcher
• UX designer
• UX strategist
• UX manager
• CX researcher
• CX designer
• CX strategist
• CX manager
• Usability analyst
• Accessibility analyst
• Systems analyst
• Service designer
• Product designer
• Data analyst
• Data visualization specialist
• Information architect
• Communication strategist
• Content strategist
• UX writer

Requirements to remain eligible for co-op:

This program offers one optional co-op work term. Qualified students with a: Minimum 3.5 GPA (~80%); Minimum A Minus (A–) (80-84%) in the course Design Theory I; Minimum A Minus (A–) (80-84%) in the course User Experience Research I, can apply for a paid co-op employment to gain valuable work experience and build their network within the industry. Students must demonstrate a high level of professionalism. Contact your Program Coordinator for specific qualification requirements.

Professionalism in the context of this program includes:

Demonstrated leadership in collaborative projects; Communicating effectively with professors and teammates; and Managing time for lectures and client meetings.

Additional Info:

Are you an international student enrolled in the co-op program? Visit our International Co-op Students web page for more information.