BACHELOR of Arts in Games & Behavior
Shape the future of games and their role in society.
Find out how the BA GB is the right program for you:
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THE BA GB
- Game design for an array of purposes and industries
- Game development skills utilizing effective, industry-proven approaches, tools, systems, platforms and devices
- User needs and rights, including game target user groups, tools and platforms for promoting games, tools for analytics and metrics, play testing and evaluation, monetization, models, quality assurance, monitoring and social media utilization
- Research methods and presentation skills for data and information science
- Recognition and analysis of ethical and policy concerns raised by new technologies
- Effective communication across cultures and with diverse peoples and groups
- How to craft effective, ethical solutions for gamification and game design and development challenges
"Games are more than just play—they're a window into human behavior. At the College of Information Science, we're not just teaching game design, we're decoding the psychology of gaming and its profound impact on society."
Andrew Kemp-Wilcox, Assistant Professor of Practice
The BA GB is a four-year undergraduate degree requiring 120 units offered at the University of Arizona's main campus.
Students take a mix of courses from the following categories:
- Foundations and general education courses
- Core major
- Games and Behavior major electives
- Engagement course (Digital Engagement)
- Minor or dual major courses
In the U of A BA GB, students are prepared for a wide variety of dynamic jobs across industries. Positions include:
- Art director
- Concept artist
- Consumer insights manager
- Game designer / manager
- Game tester
- Game market research manager
- Graphic designer
- Marketing specialist
- Software quality assurance analyst
- User experience designer / manager
- Video game designer
- Web designer
Are you ready to shape the future of games and their role in society?
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Games and Behavior by contacting us at infosci-ugrad@arizona.edu or begin your application today: