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College of Communication and Information

User Experience

Meet Our Faculty
The Kent State University faculty who teach the online Master’s in UX program have an unparalleled passion for making the world better through human-centered design. They are pioneers in the field of UX, and they bring with them:
  • Diverse backgrounds that reinforce the program’s unique blend of human-centered thinking, design and information architecture
  • Active industry experience and involvement in national UX organizations
  • Ability to serve as industry contacts for students and alumni
Jessica Becker.webp
Jessica Becker, M.S.
Adjunct Professor
User Experience
Darren Hood.webp
Darren Hood, M.S., Ph.D. candidate
Adjunct Professor
User Experience
Felesia McDonald.webp
Felesia McDonald, M.S.
Kelsey Pytlik.webp
Kelsey Pytlik
Drew Shipka.webp
Drew Shipka
Coordinator, Online Learning
User Experience
Jennifer P. Teves.webp
Jennifer P. Teves, M.S., Ph.D.
Part-Time Faculty
User Experience
Marcia Zeng.webp
Marcia Zeng, Ph.D.
Professor in The School of Information
User Experience
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A Holistic Curriculum
Designed for busy working professionals and students seeking to expand their career options.
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