Degree and Certificate Programs in IA
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Australia Charles Sturt University Master of Information http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/infor The Master of Information Studies is designed to reflect the
Studies, Specialization in mation_studies_master/course-overview critical importance of information and knowledge
Information Architecture management across a wide range of fields and institutions.
The course provides students with an in-depth
understanding of the creation, evaluation, collection,
organisation, utilisation and dissemination of information.
Masters in Information Studies contains a specialization on
Information Architecture with exit points for a Graduate
Diploma and Graduate Certificate. Online available.
Australia Canberra University Master of Information http://www.canberra.edu.au/courses-units/m- Donna Maurer says: Not directly IA, but the closest I've
Studies in Internet coursework/information-studies/online/957aa been able to find in Australia (and it's on-line which is really
Communication (online) important for me at the moment). It includes graphic
design, writing, web design, information retrieval, HCI
& usability. Most courses that contain any HCI are in
computing departments, where you need to do stacks of
coding subjects before touching HCI!
Australia University of Queensland Graduate Certificate in http://www.uq.edu.au/study/program.html?acad_ Why study the Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design?
Interaction Design prog=5369 In the past, computer work was a profession for specialists.
Today, and even more so in the future, interaction with
electronic devices is a major part of our daily lives. From
early childhood onwards we are connected to networks,
telecommunications and computer-based technology,
therefore the focus of systems design and design in
technology consequently is destined to change. These
programs train students to understand and solve usability
problems.
Australia University of Queensland Masters of Interaction http://www.uq.edu.au/study/program.html?acad_ Why study the Master of Interaction Design?
Design prog=5371 In the past, computer work was a profession for specialists.
Today, and even more so in the future, interaction with
electronic devices is a major part of our daily lives. From
early childhood onwards we are connected to networks,
telecommunications and computer-based technology,
therefore the focus of systems design and design in
technology consequently is destined to change. These
programs train students to understand and solve usability
problems.
Brazil Web para Designers Information Architecture http://www.arteccom.com.br/cursos/index.php Online course in Portuguese, from the Brazilian company
course module Arteccom, which has a specific module about IA. Very
introductory.
Canada University of Alberta School of Library and http://www.ualberta.ca/~dzhao/courses/534/534_ Information Architecture: Web Design for Usability
Information Studies outline.html An examination of the principles and practice of web
usability, with a focus on information architecture, layout
and design, metadata and other topics related to effective
web design and management. Includes an introduction to
XHTML, CSS and other web coding.
Canada University of Toronto Professional Learning Information Architecture - Basic: Learning objectives
Centre http://plc.fis.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?co
urseid=223 * understand Information Architecture fundamentals, why
it’s important, and related concepts
* understand at a high-level how to design an effective
Information Architecture that reflects the organizational
culture and distinctive patterns of different user groups
Target Audience:
Managers, experienced information management
practitioners, or Intranet and website designers/managers
who are charged with:
* Organizing and labeling information on websites,
portals, intranets or content management systems
* Hiring consultants to set up their website, portal, intranet
or content management system
* Managing or maintaining their website, portal, intranet
or content management system
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Canada University of Toronto Professional Learning Information Architecture - Advanced: This course goes beyond the material covered in the Basic
Centre http://plc.fis.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?co course, looking at specific usability issues, information
urseid=225 retrieval and how to use Information Architecture principles
when applied to Content Management Systems. The course
also takes a hand's on approach to the subject, while
presenting industry best practices designed to maximize an
organization's ability to provide information through the
creation of distinct "information spaces".
This course addresses such issues as:
* optimizing information structure for online reading
* user and task analysis for interface design
* learning additional usability testing and content
management tools
Canada University of Toronto- Joint program in New Interface Design, Navigation and Interaction I Students in New Media can earn an Honours Bachelor of
Centennial College Media Studies Interface Design, Navigation and Interaction II Arts degree and an Ontario College Certificate while
learning from leading academics and professionals. The
program focuses on the critical thinking, research, design,
and communications skills and experience needed to
analyze the impact of media on culture today. Students
master the techniques necessary to transform the world in a
knowledge-driven society. Graduates take with them a
portfolio demonstrating their creative abilities and academic
expertise and are ready for careers in any organization
requiring creative thinking in media and communication.
Canada University of Western Master of Library and http://www.fims.uwo.ca/acad_programs/grad/lis.h Course: Web Design and Architecture
Ontario Information Science, tm Skills needed to produce a good basic Web site. Concepts
Faculty of Information and of information architecture as they apply to Web site design.
Media Studies Methods of navigation and searching on Web sites. Forms
of discourse and text structure suitable to the Web
environment. Importance of creating user-centered Web
designs and understanding user groups.
Course: Web Usability: Theory and Practice
This course offers an examination of the principles and
practice of usability, with a focus on information
architecture, usability testing and other topics related to
determining the effectiveness of web sites. Students
critically review the literature on usability research, learn
techniques for usability evaluation, conduct usability tests
on web sites and write usability reports.
Denmark Aarlborg University Master in Information http://www.informationsarkitektur.aau.dk/ Information architecture is a graduate study program,
Architecture dedicated to educate information architects. The core is a
rhetoric and ecological approach to categorizing, organizing
and presenting information.
India National Institute of Post-Graduate Diploma in http://www.nid.edu/study_pg_iid.htm Ahemdabad had been the only specialised design school in
Design (NID) Information and Interface India established in 1961, based on the ideology of Bauhaus
Design and Ulm in Germany. NID predominantly was specialized in
Industrial design and part of Visual Communication as in
Graphic Design , Animation. NID offers Information Design
as a 2 year master level course ("post-graduate"). In India
the industry is not mature enough to differentiate between IA
and UI design posts. This program focuses on HCI.
Interface design is an established thing... with usability at its
core. There are lots of overlaps and nobody gives (usually)
a separate post as Information Architect. There are a lot of
posts for Interface Designers who do the work of IA as well
as UxD and usability expert.
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Ireland University College Dublin School of Information & http://www.ucd.ie/sils/index.html Information Architecture: Designing the Web (IS30050)
Library Studies https://sisweb.ucd.ie/usis/w_sm_web_inf_simple_ This module offers an overview of the concepts and
viewer.show_module?p_code=is30050#maincont practices of information architecture as it relates to the
ent World Wide Web/Internet. Just as traditional architects seek
to optimise the effectiveness, efficiency, and usability of
living and work spaces, so information architects seek to
create information environments that reduce barriers to
communication and access, while improving the efficiency
and effectiveness for all parties, including organisations and
their customers, system designers and users. The focus of
this module is on reinforcing best practices for information
architecture by analysing, evaluating and developing web
site designs.
Italy Domus Academy Master of Interaction http://www.domusacademy.it/site/it/home/master- The Master in I-Design is born from a challenge: to bring
Design programs/interaction-design/introduzione.html into the world of Information and Communication
http://www.domusacademy.com/site/home/maste Technology (ICT) the originality of the culture of Italian
r-programs/interaction-design/intro.html (English) design. The program objective is to train designers the
conceptual and practical tools necessary to develop
concepts and strategies for the world of ICT
Poland Library and Information Information Architecture: http://www.ap.krakow.pl/iinib/spai/ Postgraduated study in Information Architecture
Science Institute at Web Sites Information
Pedagogical University Management
Sweden Malmö Högskolan Informationsarkitekt http://www.edu.mah.se/TIARK/syllabus/ 3 year, programs in Information Architecture leading to
(Diploma in Information diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology
Architecture)
Sweden Borås Högskolan School of Business and http://www.hb.se/wps/portal/hit School of Business and Informatics includes Information
Informatics (Bachelor and http://itsomyrke.nu/ Architecture in its program. The 3 year IA Bachelors degree
Masters programs) does not appear to be available at this time.
Informationskarkitekt
(Bachelor)
United Kingdom University College London Master of Science in HCI http://www.uclic.ucl.ac.uk Egonomics and HCI Masters programs
USA: California University of California - PhD and Master of http://www.ischool.berkeley.edu/ Information design and architecture is one of five areas of
Berkeley School of Information Management concentration in the iSchool's Masters and PhD programs
Information and Systems
USA: California http://www.csufextension.org/ux/
California State - Fullerton Certificate in User Experience and Usability Fastest Growing Career Specialization: User Experience
Discover ways to improve end-user affinity and product
satisfaction by enhancing the user experience for your
products and services
User Experience (UX) has emerged as one of the fastest
growing specializations in today's business world. Because
user-centered design and usability is sought for everything
from web or mobile applications, personal computers,
devices and other products there is a significant demand for
knowledgeable professionals to work in UX careers.
Cal State Fullerton's Certificate in User Experience and
Usability is an affordable,
hands-on professional development program focusing on
the fundamental elements that comprise User Experience
and Usability. Get started with an overview of this industry
with the first course, Introduction to User Experience and
Usability. This one day course provides an excellent
opportunity to learn more about the topic and can be taken
independently. Scheduled for Saturday, February 12, 2011,
you will get an introduction to the varied disciplines,
methods and sound business principles that comprise a user-
centered design process. Using real-world examples and
discussions, the class will examine the make-up and
implementation of a user-centered process within an
organization.
USA: California University of California - https://www.uclaextension.edu/r/default.aspx User Experience Design for the Web [X 481.99AF] part of
Los Angeles, Extension its Design Communication Arts extension program and is a
requirement for the Certificate in Advanced Web and
Interactive.
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USA: Connecticut Southern Connecticut Information and Library http://www.southernct.edu/ils/ils656outline/ Information Architecture
State University Sciences Department An in depth study of the concepts and practices of
information architecture (IA). Students will read the existing
literature related to IA and build complex web sites to
address issues specific to information and library science
based on current best practices.
USA: Colorado University of Colorado at Usability Testing course http://courses.cudenver.edu/coursehome.asp?ter No longer offering Graduate Certificate in Usability Testing
Denver & Health Sciences as part of Graduate m=091&subject=CMMU&code=4510§ion=00 and Interface Design
Center Certificate in Technical 1&type=C
and Professional Official Course Description
Communication USABILITY TESTING
CMMU 4510-3. Usability Testing. Teaches students how to
evaluate technical documentation testing needs, evaluate
testing options for their feasibility and costs/benefits, design
and carry out a usability testing plan, evaluate and write up
test results for actual client documents and products. Cross-
listed with CMMU 5510.
USA: Florida Florida State University Master of Science in http://slis.fsu.edu Information Architecture & Technology: prepares students to
School of Library and Library and Information meet the information needs of users by developing and
Information Studies Studies, Information managing information technologies, including web-based
Architecture & Technology resources and networks. Includes specializations in Web
program of study Design and Technology & Networking.
USA: Florida Florida State University Information Archtiecture http://slis.fsu.edu/Graduate-Program/Certificate- The FSU School of Library & Information Studies
School of Library and Certificate Programs/Information-Architecture-Certificate Information Architecture Certificate program prepares
Information Studies information professionals to design, build, and manage a
web site as an information resource. This certificate
program offers opportunities to enhance skills in areas of
web design, web applications, administration, and usability,
building on students’ existing knowledge of web
technologies.
USA: Georgia Georgia Tech School of Master of Science in HCI http://lcc.gatech.edu/graduate/hcims/index.php The HCI program's mission is to provide students with the
Literature, Communication practical, interdisciplinary skills and theoretical
and Human Culture understanding they will need to become leaders in the
design, implementation and evaluation of the computer
interfaces of the future.
USA: Georgia Georgia Tech School of PhD and Master of http://www.idt.gatech.edu/idt/ The Master of Science in Digital Media program at Georgia
Literature, Communication Science programs in Tech (formerly known as Information Design and
and Human Culture Digital Media Technology) offers arts and humanities based advanced
study in digital media design and critique. The MS program
focuses on practical applications of interactive and
information design, while the doctoral program explores the
social cultural basis of information and knowledge
transmission.
LCC participates in Georgia Tech’s Center for Graphics,
Visualization, and Usability (GVU). All DM students are
invited to join the GVU and to attend the weekly “Brown
Bag” Thursday lunches, in which GVU members report on
their research. Brown Bag Lunch can be taken as a one-
credit course. (Past GVU Brown Bag events can be seen
online at http://www-
static.cc.gatech.edu/gvu/streaming/archives.html).
USA: Georgia Savannah College of Art B.A., B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A. http://www.scad.edu/interactive-design-and-game- A minor in Interaction Design, includes a class on
& Design Degrees and Certificate development/ Information Architecture
program in Interactive
Design and Game
DevelopmentInteraction
Design minor
USA: Georgia Southern Polytechnic Master of Science http://idc.spsu.edu The MS IDC degree is a comprehensive online program of
State program in Information study that allows students to master the skills needed to:
Design and design information for today's business and technology; use
Communication graphics communication technologies effectively; plan,
create, and manage business communication projects;
design and create content for the web; and plan, design and
create instructional systems. The program includes
coursework in information architecture.
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USA: Georgia Southern Polytechnic Advanced Certificate in http://www.spsu.edu/etcma/grad/idc_certificates.h Created for individuals who already hold an advanced
State Content Development tm degree in technical communication or an allied field, the
Advanced Certificate in Content Development is an 18
credit, fully online program designed to provide advanced
study and additional accreditation to practitioners in the
fields of information architecture, content management, and
content design. The program includes coursework in
information architecture.
USA: Georgia Valdosta State University Master of Library and http://www.valdosta.edu/mlis/courses.shtml Theory and techniques of designing Web sites for effective
Information Science Syllabus: information delivery. Study of organization, labeling,
http://www.valdosta.edu/mlis/syllabi/documents/ navigation, and indexing systems is included.
mlis7370spring2011.pdf
USA: Illinois DePaul University College of Computing and http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/academics/pages/cou Interaction Design
Digital Media rseinfo.aspx?CrseId=008711 Information architecture and interactive page design.
Perception and use of menus, labels and user controls.
Structuring information for navigation and presentation.
Selecting and placing user controls for optimizing task flow
on pages and across pages. Creating wire frames and using
content managers.
USA: Illinois Illinois Institute of Master of Science in http://www.iit.edu/graduate_admission/programs/ The Master of Science in Information Architecture enhances
Technology Information Architecture areas_of_study/information_architecture.shtml a technical communication core with specialized concepts,
skills and tools for designing, implementing and managing
Web sites and related media such as CD-ROMs.
USA: Indiana Indiana University, School Master of Science in HCI http://xavier.informatics.indiana.edu/gradsites/hci This program combines fundamental human-computer
of Informatics, d/Masters/ interaction knowledge with a strong emphasis on design.
Bloomington, IN
USA: Indiana Indiana University, School Master of Library and http://slis.indiana.edu/courses/course.php?course Information Architecture - Required course
of Library and Information Information Science =S515 Effective information system design integrates knowledge of
Science, Bloomington, IN formal structures with understanding of social, technological
and cognitive environments. Drawing from a range of
disciplines, this course investigates how people represent,
organize, retrieve and use information to inform the
construction of information architectures that facilitate user
understanding and navigation in conceptual space.
USA: Indiana Indiana University, School Master of Library and http://www.slis.indiana.edu/courses/course.php?c MLIS with a Specialization in Library Technology
of Library and Information Information Science ourse=S532 Management includes the course, Information Architecture
Science, Bloomington, IN for the Web. This course previously focussed on web design
and programming more than theory, but has evolved to
teaching a more theoretical understanding of IA concepts for
a better understanding of understanding of human social,
technological and cognitive environments.
The Dual degree program MLIS/MS in Health Informatics
specialization offers an HCI elective.
USA: Iowa Iowa State University Graduate HCI program http://www.hci.iastate.edu/ Quote from a Student:
(Certificate and Masters
programs) HCI program @ ISU:
1) Pursue a certificate AND a masters degree
simultaneously - It is possible to have a member of the
faculty 'sponsor' a student's admission into the masters
program while completing the certificate program.
2) "In State tuition" for out of state students. This is offset by
a 'delivery fee' for online classes, which is about $150 per
credit hour....
3) No official meeting times - The assignment due dates are
set and you may need to meet up with team members.
4) Flexible payments - Iowa State University will allow
students to pay their tuition in monthly increments
throughout the semester. They charge anywhere from $20-
$100 for this, but I think its worth it if your current employer
won't provide tuition assistance for a non-degree program,
which goes right back to #1. Find a faculty member and
apply for degree admission, and next thing you know, your
company is paying for both programs!
USA: Maryland University of Baltimore Doctor of Communication http://iat.ubalt.edu/dcd/ This doctoral program requires most of the same courses as
Design the Master's of Interaction Design and Information
Architecture (see next item). It is housed in the same
department and is intended for students who already hold
master's degrees related to the humanities and want to
apply them in the field of interaction design.
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USA: Maryland University of Baltimore Master in Interaction http://iat.ubalt.edu/idia/ As a student in this program you will become proficient in
Design and Information specific applications of significant information technologies,
Architecture well-versed in methods for understanding and structuring
human interactions with those technologies, and critically
aware of social and cultural implications arising from
technological developments.
USA: Massachusetts Bentley College Master of Science Human http://graduate.bentley.edu/ms/hfid Through the Master of Science in Human Factors in
Factors in Information Information Design (MSHFID), working professionals learn
Design innovative approaches to product development that
integrate the goals of the business and the end-user.
USA: Massachusetts Bentley College User Experience http://usability.bentley.edu/ux-certificate The UX certificate serves a wide range of individuals,
Certificate including user-experience professionals, usability
specialists, product managers, user researchers, marketing
specialists, information architects, UI designers, product
designers, engineers, and business analysts.
USA: Massachusetts Bentley College User Experience Boot http://usability.bentley.edu/boot-camp The week long program highlights the growing importance
Camp of the user experience as a strategic business advantage
and a point of differentiation in mature or hypercompetitive
markets. As a leading business university, Bentley is
uniquely positioned to deliver this perspective in a
thoughtful and challenging learning experience. The five-
day program is organized around five themes:
•Elements of the user experience
•User research and market segmentation
•Design Implementation and innovation
•Assessment and measurement
•Process improvement and success metrics.
USA: Massachusetts Simmons College, Boston, Graduate School of http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/academics/courses Web Development and Information Architecture elective
MA Library and Information /electives/index.php course as part of the Masters of Science degree
Science (GSLIS) http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/docs/courses/LIS-
531G.pdf
USA: Michigan University of Michigan, Master of Science in http://www.si.umich.edu/academics/msi/library- Information Architecture course is required for completion of
School of Information, Information, Library and and-information-science-lis the Library and Information Science specialization for this
Ann Arbor, MI Information Science degree.
Specialization
USA: Michigan University of Michigan, Master of Science in http://www.si.umich.edu/academics/msi/human- Information Architecture course is required for completion of
School of Information, Information, Human computer-interaction-hci the HCI specialization for this degree.
Ann Arbor, MI Computer Interaction
(HCI) Specialization
USA: Michigan University of Michigan, STIET - A Multidisciplinary http://stiet.cms.si.umich.edu/ A newer program in incentive-centered design is an
School of Information, Doctoral Training Program interdisciplinary program using game-theory models as the
Ann Arbor, MI at the University of starting point for analyzing strategic interactions. The
Michigan and Wayne faculty take a broad view of individual motivations for
State University focusing strategic behavior, drawing on economic, psychological, and
on Incentive-Centered sociological theories, and also draw on computer science for
Design the engineering of systems.
USA: Michigan Wayne State University, Master of Library and http://slis.wayne.edu/ Course: Information Architecture. Dissemination of
Detroit, MI Information Science http://slis.wayne.edu/http://slis.wayne.edu/course information the affects context, content and user.
s/lis_7470.pdf Associations with website development; use in technical
writing, presentation preparation and report generation.
USA: Michigan Wayne State University, Master of Library and http://slis.wayne.edu/ Course: Information Architecture. Dissemination of
Detroit, MI Information Science http://slis.wayne.edu/http://slis.wayne.edu/course information the affects context, content and user.
s/lis_7470.pdf Associations with website development; use in technical
writing, presentation preparation and report generation.
USA: New Jersey New Jersey Institute of Certificate in the Practice http://adultlearner.njit.edu/programs/technicalco Includes a course on Content Management and Information
Technology of Technical mmunications-cert.php Architecture, available on site and online
Communications
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USA: New Jersey Rutgers University Mini-MSE in User https://ce- The Mini-Masters in User Experience Design (UXD) teaches
Experience Design catalog.rutgers.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=36 you how to design easy-to-use, engaging, and valuable
240 interfaces that help users efficiently and effortlessly
complete their tasks. The course provides an immersive,
hands-on experience on how and where the User
Experience Design (UXD) fits within business, IT, and
development. It explains the underlying psychology and
sociology that guides user design, and demonstrates
common techniques for making an interface usable.
Free iPad 2 with registration, Fall 2011
USA: New Jersey Rutgers University Masters of Business http://camden- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) POLICY (3)
Administration sbc.rutgers.edu/prospectivestudent/Programs/Gr Management of information technology from the strategic
aduate/mba/mbaecommerce.htm manager’s perspective. Analysis of competitive and
cooperative IT systems; the relationship between IT and
industry structure and the organization’s products, services,
and customers; IT as organization infrastructure; designing
information architecture; management of information; and
the evaluation of IT investments.
USA: New Jersey Rutgers University Masters of Business in http://psm.rutgers.edu/content/user-experience- User Experience Design concentration does not contain a
Science design-uxd specific course called Information Architecture, but the term
Information Architecture is a major topic in the description of
the concentration:
The objective of the Master of Business and Science with a
concentration in User Experience Design (UXD) is to train
students in the essential skills of designing engaging, easily
learned and usable computer-based interfaces whether they
be web pages, mobile phones or lawnmowers. Students will
learn the current methods and practices involved in
gathering user information, creative designing, prototyping
and testing a wide range of interface media. The program
will also give students a basic understanding of human
computer interaction (HCI) and the underlying psychology,
communication and sociology theory that guides design plus
training in visual design principles. Portfolio preparation is a
key element of the program as are current interface design
techniques such as building personas, using design
patterns, content management, information architecture,
card sorting, online usability testing, eyetracking and
workflow analysis. A key difference between this program
USA: New York Pratt School of Master of Library and http://www.llc.rpi.edu/programs/graduate_hci.sht Courses in Information Architecture and Interactive Design
Information and Library Information Science ml?information+architecture Information Architecture & Interaction Design
Science Drawing on the principles of information architecture,
interaction design, and from the domains of information
science, design, art, media ecology, and psychology, this
course provides students with a unified method for thinking
about and designing for information and interactivity in
space and to some extent, place. Special attention is given
to new media in general and the web specifically. Students
are expected to demonstrate not only an ability to think and
do, but also to reflect on how thinking and doing iteratively
lead to, and influence, each other.
Related Courses:
Human-Information Behavior
Usability of Digital Information
Knowledge Organization
USA: New York Rensselaer Polytechnic BS in Communications http://www.hass.rpi.edu/pl/index.php?siteid=17&p The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Institute ageid=321&cn=COMM-XXXX includes a course on Information Architecture in its
Communications B.S. program
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Master of Science in HCI http://www.llc.rpi.edu/pl/ms-human-computer- Rensselaer's approach to human-computer interaction
Institute interaction-hci-650 differs from other HCI programs by being centered in
communication rather than computer science. While the
program will provide HCI implementation skills, the focus is
on understanding and addressing basic problems in human-
technology interaction, including the support of social
interaction. Students will learn about cutting edge areas of
HCI research through advanced seminars. They will leave
the program with a portfolio-ready final project that
demonstrates the integration of the skills they've acquired in
the program.
USA: New York School of Visual Arts Master of Fine Arts in http://interactiondesign.sva.edu The MFA in Interaction Design program trains students to
Interaction Design research, analyze, prototype, and design concepts in their
business, social, and cultural contexts. Today, business
success depends on the presence of a well-designed,
engaging experience, and the new MFA in Interaction
Design program explores the strategic role of interaction
design in shaping everyday life. Dot Dot Dot lecture series
is open to the public covering current topics in Interaction
Design.
USA: New York State University of New Multimedia/Hypermedia http://www.cs.oswego.edu/~ychoi/ISC325/index.h Contains an introduction to IA
York Oswego Design and Authoring tml
USA: North Carolina Univerisity of North School of Information and http://www.ils.unc.edu/courses/2011_spring/inls7 The User Interface Design course his course will introduce
Carolina Library Science 18_001/index.html basic principles relevant to the design of the human
interface to computer-mediated information systems. The
major topics to be discussed include the characteristics of
information system users, the characteristics of tasks
supported by information systems, the interface design
process, and methods for evaluating an interface design.
The course contains a unit called "Information Architecture
and Meaning Associated."
USA: Ohio Kent State University Master of Science in http://iakm.kent.edu/ IAKM offers a graduate program in user experience design
Information Architecture (including information architecture and usability), health
and Knowledge informatics, and knowledge management through an
Management interdisciplinary Master of Science program, certificates and
online courses. Basic and Advanced courses on Information
Architecture, as well as special topic courses in IA,
seminars, independent study and internships are offered.
USA: Oregon The University of Oregon, Applied Information http://aim.uoregon.edu/ Designed to give mid-career professionals relevant skills in
Eugene Management (AIM) information management, information design, business
master of science degree management, and applied research that can be used
immediately on the job.
USA: Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon Master of HCI and http://www.hcii.cmu.edu/ Interdisciplinary orientation, with faculty from Computer
University Human Undergraduate major in Science, Design, Psychology, Social and Decision
Computer Interaction HCI Sciences, Robotics, and Business Administration The HCII
Institute program focuses equally on strategic, research, design and
implementation aspects of product development.
USA: Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon Master of Design in http://www.design.cmu.edu/show_program.php?s Our model of designing for interaction involves multi-
University School of Interaction Design =2&t=3 disciplinary teams engaged in the planning, conception,
Design design, implementation, and support of products, services,
and systems that meet human needs and desire. This
human-centered model, with a concern for psychological,
social, and cultural factors on the one hand, and technical
and economic factors on the other, was pioneered at
Carnegie Mellon and is now widely embraced as a design
standard around the world. The School of Design programs
puts more emphasis on visual/aesthetic aspects of
interaction design (more like an MFA, usually a strong
portfolio and BFA is required to get in) whereas the HCII
program focuses equally on strategic, research, design and
implementation aspects of product development.
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USA: Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon Master of Design in http://www.design.cmu.edu/show_program.php?s The Master of Design (MDes) in Communication Planning
University School of Communication Planning =2&t=2 and Information Design is a two-year professional program
Design and Information Design for students who want to explore the new arts of
communication and the creative potential of the interplay
between words and images in traditional and innovative
media. The School of Design programs puts more
emphasis on visual/aesthetic aspects of interaction design
(more like an MFA, usually a strong portfolio and BFA is
required to get in) whereas the HCII program focuses
equally on strategic, research, design and implementation
aspects of product development.
USA: Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Master of Library and Information Technology Program of Study Elective course on Information Architecture
Information Science http://www.ischool.pitt.edu/lis/degrees/technology
/index.php
USA: South Dakota Dakota State University Bachelor of Science in http://www.departments.dsu.edu/disted/courses/s The course Information Architecture is required for the Web
Digital Arts & Design yllabus/Spring2011/mcom409-booklist.pdf Design & Production Specialization of the DAD degree and
for the Multimedia/Web Design Minor
USA: Texas The School of Information Master of Science in http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/programs/masters/ Degree in Information Studies with focus on IA. Don
at the University of Texas Information Studies Turnbull is an assistant professor with the school, and
at Austin teaches two courses specifically focusing on Information
Architecture and others on Information Retrieval,
Knowledge Management and the Semantic Web.
USA: Washington, DC Catholic University of School of Library and http://slis.cua.edu/MSinLS/coursesStudy/infoArch Course of Study in Information Architecture
America Information Science itecture.cfm Information architecture draws on many fields, including
library science, computer science, social informatics,
information design, visual design, and engineering
psychology (Morrogh, 2003, p. 5). The IA course of study
reflects this diversity.
USA: Washington Washington State Creative Media & Digital http://www.dtc-wsuv.org/cmdc/program.html One of the learning goals of this program is:
University Culture Program offers a 5.Identify and explain key principles of information
major and a formal minor architecture, effectively manage knowledge for both
program of study leading information retrieval and archival purposes, and evaluate
to the Bachelor of Arts and choose appropriate information architecture and
Degree in Digital knowledge management strategies for a given situation
Technology and Culture The course that best addresses this goal is "Electronic
Research and the Rhetoric of Information"
USA: Washington The University of Master (MLIS and MSIM) http://ischool.uw.edu/ UW recently held a Summer Institute on Information
Washington iSchool and Information Architecture. Offerings for 2007 and 2009 included a
Architecture Summer program on Knowledge Management. Offerings for 2008
Institute included IA coursework. The program may offer IA courses
periodically.
USA: Wisconsin The University of Information Architecture http://www.slis.wisc.edu/academics/courses.html LIS 861 Information architecture: Covers how traditional
Wisconsin-Madison's library science concepts such as organization of information
School of Library and and users and uses apply to web design, and examines the
Information Studies basics of usability, navigation, project planning, project
management, web evaluation, and ongoing web information
system management.
USA: Wisconsin The University of Bachelor of Science in http://www4.uwm.edu/sois/programs/undergradua Offers the courses, Information Architecture I, II and III, as
Wisconsin-Milwaukee Information Science and te/index.cfm part of its degree program.
School of Information Technology
Studies
USA: Wisconsin The University of Master of Library and http://www4.uwm.edu/sois/programs/graduate/mli Offers the course, Information Architecture and Knowledge
Wisconsin-Milwaukee Information Science s/io.cfm Organization, as part of its degree program.
School of Information
Studies
Online Courses AIIM Online Web Certification http://www.aiim.org/ Discounts for IA Institute Members: Contact
programs in Search, membership@iainstitute.org for details
Information Organization
& Access, Enterprise
Content Management, etc.
Online Courses Canberra University Master of Information http://www.canberra.edu.au/courses-units/m- Donna Maurer says: Not directly IA, but the closest I've
Studies in Internet coursework/mis been able to find in Australia (and it's on-line which is really
Communication (online) important for me at the moment). It includes graphic
design, writing, web design, information retrieval, HCI
& usability. Most courses that contain any HCI are in
computing departments, where you need to do stacks of
coding subjects before touching HCI!
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Online Courses Charles Sturt University Master of Information http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/infor These Information Architecture courses aim to equip
Architecture mation_architecture/index.html graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to
implement successful information architecture, developing
the necessary expertise in the areas of information
management and information technology.
Online Courses Drexel University in Online MLIS with a http://www.drexel.com/online- IA course Introduces fundamental concepts, methods and
Philadelphia, PA concentration on degrees/information-sciences-degrees/ms- theories in Information Architecture for virtual, physical, and
Management of Digital di/curriculum.aspx hybrid worlds. Focuses on organization, representation, and
Information navigation of conceptual space. Topics include foundations,
Web design, cognitive aspects, search, interaction design,
knowledge organization, and user experience.
Online Courses The University of Illinois Information Architecture http://www.lis.illinois.edu/academics/leep LEEPprogram, though they're more library science than
course information architecture.
Online Courses Iowa State University Graduate HCI program http://www.hci.iastate.edu/Academics/msonline.p The Online HCI MS degree program beginning in Fall 2008
(Online Masters programs) hp semester was created from the growing demand from
business and industry for a masters program that provides
education in the field of Human Computer Interaction.
Students are required to come to campus to present the
capstone project.
Online Courses Kent State University MS in Information http://iakm.kent.edu/ Note: The online IA option has been postponed
Architecture and (http://iakm.kent.edu/news/news/information-architecture-
Knowledge Management online-program-postponed.html), however, it is worth
keeping an eye on this program.
The Knowledge Management program is now available
Online Courses New Jersey Institute of Certificate in the Practice http://adultlearner.njit.edu/programs/technicalco Includes a course on Content Management and Information
Technology of Technical mmunications-cert.php Architecture, available on site and online
Communications
Online Courses Online-learning.com Information Design http://www.online- User interface analysis, user interface design and usability
courses learning.com/php_bin/course_overview.php courses
Online Courses San Jose State University Masters in Library and http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/classes/careerpathways/w The Web Programming and Information Architecture career
Information Science eb.htm pathway concentrates on the theories and supporting
techniques related to the design, building, and management
of Web-based information systems. These include:
Design and development of user-centered information
systems in a variety of information environments
User interactions with information structures
User interactions with other users
Web applications
Web site design and content creation
Web based programming languages
Students in this career path will develop skills and expertise
to improve the user's experience when interacting with Web-
based systems. Work in information systems and design
requires more than just the acquisition of a practical skill set.
It is the ability to tailor technology to various information
communities. It also requires knowledge of the information
needs and information-seeking behaviors of the audience as
prerequisites to building any information resource.
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Online Courses San Jose State University Masters in Library and http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/classes/careerpathways/inf The Information Organization career pathway focuses on:
Information Science oorg.htm
How information is sought, evaluated and used
How information can best be structured and indexed to meet
these needs
The organization and description of resources and files in all
formats
What kinds of tools are needed for retrieval
Work in this area requires understanding of both existing
standards for organization and description and intentionally
non-standardized systems such as social tagging.
Technology is an important dimension because of the
variety of technologies in use today for creating and storing
documents. Because the ability to retrieve documents
depends upon the way they have been organized and
described, a thorough understanding of search and retrieval
using a variety of technologies is also important. Work in
this field requires a well-balanced understanding of
information agencies, management, and user perspectives
as a framework for determining appropriate organization
and description. A critical understanding of the social effects
of decisions made at the technical level and the ethics of
metadata creation is essential for this professional work.
Online Courses South University MS Information Systems http://online.southuniversity.edu/degrees/master- Information Architecture is where you will learn to express a
& Technology w/ information-technology.aspx model or concept for information. This refers to the back
Concentration in end of the system and supporting infrastructure. Example:
Information Architecture Company A needs a system that would track cargo and
and Design people traffic – Information Architects will build the
appropriate network infrastructure, and will set the database
up.
Interaction and Usability Studies is where you will learn
methods of measuring usability and the principles behind an
object's efficiency. Example: For Company A's system, a
usability study will look into what the employees need and
how they interact with the machines, and will provide a
usable interface that will not frustrate the workers, with easy
access to all functions.
Note from IAI: this program appears to define IA from the
standpoint of backend enterprise systems architecture,
rather than IA as introduced by the Polar Bear Book;
however the focus on interaction and usability studies
indicates an expanded understanding of IA and user
experience beyond WWW development.
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