Serious Games and Simulations (B.A.)

Develop, create and analyze serious games and simulations. Serious games help users learn a skill or perform a task by recreating real-life situations using simulation technology, which are becoming increasingly critical to healthcare, spaceflight, military operations, education and more. 

Students in the Serious Games and Simulations program will take courses from across all four colleges to become leaders with diverse experience to lead development, design and testing of games.

In the program, you will:

• Learn skills in art and design, computer programming, management, psychology with an interdisciplinary degree plan
• Become fluent in industry software and tools like Unity, Unreal, Adobe Creative suite, and Maya
• Work in UHCL's Serious Games and Simulations Innovation Lab
• Be part of an award-winning team of students who won a top award for work on the educational 3D game 'Code of Aegis' from the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC).
• Get access to professionals and internships through UHCL's partnerships with companies like Tietronix Software, Inc., NASA, Intuitive Machines, Inc. and more.

Become a Leader with Diverse Skills
You can choose between two tracks:

• Art and Design track with a focus on multimedia design
• Programming track with a focus on game development

When you graduate, you'll be equipped to enter computer development positions in media or software, earning up to $80,000 a year, or take a leadership role in project management, marketing, or design.

Admission Requirements

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