Minor in Game Studies and Design
Required Courses
The minor in Game Studies and Design provides students with theoretical, historical, and applied knowledge in the production and study of games. The minor is relevant to students interested in pursuing careers in and around the games industry and is also relevant for those interested in careers in experience and interaction design, human computer interaction, and related areas.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GSAD Foundations | (9) | |
| HIST 373 | History of Video Games | 3 |
| HUM 371 | Fundamentals of Game Design | 3 |
| HUM 372 | Interactive Storytelling | 3 |
| Technical Proficiency | (3) | |
| Select a minimum of one course. Additional courses recommended. | 3 | |
| Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 | |
| Computer Graphics | 3 | |
| Database Organization | 3 | |
| Mobile Applications Development | 3 | |
| Artificial Intelligence Language Understanding | 3 | |
| Theoretical Proficiency | (3) | |
| Select a minimum of one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Human Motivation and Emotion | 3 | |
| Learning Theory | 3 | |
| Cognitive Science | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
