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Program Contacts

Faculty Director
Graduate Advisor
Program ManagerGraduate Coordinator

Tamie Glass
tglass@utexas.edu

Byron Wilson
byron.wilson@austin.utexas.edu 

Scott Lauger
scott.lauger@austin.utexas.edu

Kalyn Henderson
kalyn.henderson@austin.utexas.edu


Overview

Medical students pursuing their MA in Design focused on Health will learn the design thinking process, sometimes known as human-centered design. This creative, collaborative approach to problem identification and solution generation involves deeply understanding users through in-person qualitative research; generating a large number of solutions through the ideation process; and producing, testing, and iterating solutions to the needs identified. Additionally, students will learn concrete skills in design, from visual design and physical prototyping to service and business design. They’ll also develop their skills in project management, navigating complex stakeholder relationships, communications and storytelling, and creating effective team dynamics and cultures.

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