Thomas Jefferson MS in UX & IxD

[mooshy]

I have heard that the university is great, but haven't come across much for the program. Does anyone have any review/feedback of this program?

[17currak]

I’ve been accepted into the program and the only contact I’ve had thus far has been from the university itself. I haven’t heard anything from the program - I honestly don’t even know who I could contact in the department if I had questions. 

I emailed someone in admissions on Friday about talking to a student currently in the program and I’m hoping to get some more insight that way. It’s possible that the program is very new and that’s why there’s not a lot of information but I’ll be honest that the lack of info makes me a little bit nervous about the program

[jeffersonux]

Hi There @mooshy and @17currak,

My name is Neil. I'm the Director of the UX program at Jefferson. I just happened to stumble across this forum and saw this recent post.

Our program has been around now for many years. It actually was started in the early 2000s and focused primarily in more technology-focused interaction and experimentation along with traditional GUIs. The degree was significantly revamped to a focus on UX about 7 yrs ago and the curriculum is continuously re-evaluated and advanced annually. We focus very much a practice-driven approach to human centered design.

@17currakI'm not sure why you had a delay in communication there. Our admissions department is very responsive (and so am I). For all I know, I may have actually spoken to you by now! 

In either case, for both of you, please feel free to contact me directly at neil.harner@jefferson.edu and I'd be happy to exchange e-mails or schedule a call. I can also connect you with current and past students. 

Be well!

-Neil

 

Edited April 12, 2021 by jeffersonux