What Is a User Experience Designer Do?

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Have you ever considered a career as a User Experience Designer (UXD)? UXD is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the United States. Check out these facts about a career as a UXD professional!

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The online Journalism Education graduate certificate is for high school teachers who currently work as advisers in scholastic media programs in their high school schools, as well as media professionals seeking to take graduate coursework to facilitate future opportunities toward teaching in the post-secondary space. The certificate is offered entirely online and is fashioned using information and guidelines from the School of Media and Journalism’s Center for Scholastic Journalism, a national clearinghouse for information for and about student journalists and their advisers, a research center on issues affecting scholastic media and an advocate for student press freedom, supported by an endowment from the John F. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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The Master of Liberal Studies program provides students with a unique opportunity to study at the graduate level in fields that are of interest and use to them. Under the guidance of the program coordinator, students select courses from across disciplines in the university to form their own individualized and integrated program of study.

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The Master of Science in Accounting at Kent State University is a flexible, 100% online program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the accounting profession. This advanced degree provides a strong foundation in accounting principles, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making, making it ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise or pursue CPA certification. With a focus on real-world applications and a curriculum designed to meet the demands of today’s accounting industry, Kent State’s online M.S. in Accounting equips graduates with the skills needed for success in a rapidly evolving field.

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The Master of Education degree in Special Education provides students with advanced understanding of contemporary research and practice issues in special education. Students in the program are typically interested in pursuing enhanced professional competence, career advancement, leadership roles, advocacy and systems change, or preparing for doctoral-level study. Students do not need to have an undergraduate degree in special education (or education) to be successful in the master’s degree, but should be motivated to develop a deeper understanding of the field of special education.

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