PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

SC&M Universal Outcome 1: Degree Program Writing Competency (Universal Outcome) 

• SRU SLO 1: Act as effective communicators

SC&M Universal Outcome 2: Ethics & Legal Issues (Universal Outcome) 

• SRU SLO 5: Develop as a whole person
• SRU SLO 8: Act ethically
• SRU SLO 9: Develop a worldview that acknowledges diversity and global interdependence

SC&M Universal Outcome 3: Research and Analysis

• SRU SLO 2: Apply critical thinking to argument and problem-solving

SC&M Outcome 6.1. Writing: Digital Media Production 

• SRU SLO 1: Act as effective communicators

SC&M Outcome: 6.2. Production Skills 

• SRU SLO 6: Demonstrate creativity and develop aesthetic appreciation

To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.

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CURRICULUM GUIDE

GPA REQUIREMENT

Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher

MINOR REQUIREMENTS

• Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
• A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
• A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
COMM 248	Interactive Multimedia 1	3
or ART 214	Intermediate Studio Digital Media
COMM 258	Interactive Multimedia 2 *	3
COMM 359	Interactive Multimedia 3 *	3
Select one of the following:		3
INDP 104	Principles of Sociology
PHIL 362	Philosophy of Mind
PSYC 105	Introduction to Psychology
Concentration Tracks
Select two courses from one of the following tracks:		6
User Interface Design
ART 114	Basic Studio Digital Media
ART 214	Intermediate Studio Digital Media *
ART 314	Advanced Studio Digital Media *
User Experience Design & Research
INDP 104	Principles of Sociology
INDP 310	Cultural Area Studies
INDP 326	Society, Culture and Self
INDP 330	Collective Behavior
PHIL 101	Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 338	Ethics, Technology, and the Future
PHIL 362	Philosophy of Mind
PSYC 105	Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 244	Developmental Psychology
ENGL 365	Writing for the World Wide Web
Total Hours		18

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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

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MINOR IN USER EXPERIENCE & INTERFACE DESIGN (13D)
This program is effective as of Summer 2025
Revised 07.22.2025
UCC: 3.1.22