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Undergraduate Certificate Augmented & Virtual Reality Design

Augmented & Virtual Reality Design
Undergraduate Certificate
AT A GLANCE
  • 18 credits
  • Transfer up to 9 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $250 per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

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Get project-based experience in virtual and augmented reality design, UX, 3D game engines, and more.

The augmented and virtual reality design certificate program at University of Maryland Global Campus helps provide you with entry-level skills for a career in these immersive technologies. In this project-centric program, you’ll be exposed to virtual reality design and augmented reality design, 3D game engines, user experience and interface design, and immersive design techniques.

Six Required Courses:
It is suggested that these classes be taken in the order listed to ensure that all prerequisite requirements are fulfilled prior to enrollment in subsequent courses. 
  • (3 Credits, CMST 290)
  • (3 Credits, CMST 315)
  • (3 Credits, CMST 330)
  • (3 Credits, CMST 331)
  • (3 Credits, CMST 390)
  • (3 Credits, CMST 490)

Note: This information is for students who enroll in the 2025-2026 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive

Apply Credit to a Bachelor’s Degree in Web & Digital Design

If you complete this certificate program, you may be able to apply the certificate’s required coursework to major course requirements for the bachelor’s degree in web and digital design.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2025–2026 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Review the schedule of classes to see a full list of courses and their timings, instructors, and locations.

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Gain Skills
Gain entry-level skills for a career in immersive technologies.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Develop, test, and deploy augmented reality experiences following design theory and best practices.
Delve into Digital Design
Study the principles, practices, techniques, and theories that govern web and digital design.
Learn Techniques
Learn about the techniques and theories that govern scripting and programming languages.
Study Design Thinking
Gain skills in design thinking and the basic principles of user experience and interaction design.
Manage Projects
Modify existing scripting languages and HTML code and conduct a usability review.

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