EAE offers a truly unique academic experience. We've brought together a diverse faculty with expertise in every facet of game development, and consulted with top industry professionals to create a one-of-a-kind learning experience in game development. Students studying games in the EAE program are typically interested in careers in interactive entertainment, and our curriculum is built with this goal in mind. Not only do we offer students a world-class education from a leading research university, but we also offer the opportunity to develop and enhance a professional game portfolio through our "studio simulation" projects courses.
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Students interested in applying to any of the undergraduate degree programs offered by the EAE Program must first be accepted into The University of Utah. Once accepted to the university students can begin taking the necessary courses required to declare their major. For additional details on The University of Utah undergraduate admissions process, visit this link: https://admissions.utah.edu/apply/undergraduate/
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The B.S. in Games (BSG) degree is intended specifically for students who aspire to hold careers within the professional games industry or a related field, such as simulation, edutainment, or visualization, and is designed to prepare our students to compete in an increasingly complex industry. The BSG prepares students with skills applicable to the development of entertainment software, games-based learning environments for K-12 students, professional task-training tools, serious games for health, and scientific collaboration or other contexts addressing compelling societal needs. This degree provides a technical grounding in mathematics and computational skills, core knowledge in the design and production of digital playable experiences, and specialization options that prepare students for technical supervision, tools development and overall game design.
The B.S. in Computer Science, Entertainment Arts and Engineering emphasis offered in conjunction with the School of Computing, a key characteristic of the program is its interdisciplinary nature. As the digital entertainment industry continuously grows, employers are focusing on students who understand both sides of the industry, whether it is computer science students with additional game arts skills, game artists with computing skills, or game producers with varying specializations. This EAE specialization offers cutting edge courses designed for undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers as video game engineers and expressing themselves using digital media, including courses covering video game design and development, 3D animation, and computer-generated special effects, in addition to the full Computer Science curriculum.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
Architecture and Related Services, Other.
Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
Latin American Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Anatomy.
Biochemistry.
Biology, General.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Biostatistics.
Biotechnology.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.
Human/Medical Genetics.
Neurobiology and Anatomy.
Oncology and Cancer Biology.
Pathology/Experimental Pathology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Real Estate.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Construction Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Metallurgical Engineering.
Mining and Mineral Engineering.
Nuclear Engineering.
Petroleum Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
Rhetoric and Composition.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Consumer Economics.
Family and Community Services.
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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Chinese Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Comparative Literature.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
Turkish Language and Literature.
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Audiology/Audiologist.
Environmental Health.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Medical Informatics.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Nursing Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Public Health, General.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
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History, General.
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Pre-Law Studies.
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General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Applied Mathematics.
Mathematics, General.
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Gerontology.
International/Global Studies.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Nutrition Sciences.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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Religion/Religious Studies.
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General.
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Chemistry, General.
Chemistry.
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Geophysics and Seismology.
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Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
Physics.
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Educational Psychology.
Psychology, General.
School Psychology.
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Public Policy Analysis, General.
Social Work.
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Anthropology.
Criminology.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Ballet.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Industrial and Product Design.
Music, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
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Your college education is one of the best investments you'll ever make—but it doesn't have to be the biggest. A degree at the U is a phenomenal value. Recent rankings by The Economist and Brookings about the economic value of a college degree place the U in the top 7% in the nation, and #1 among Utah, PAC-12 and Big Ten public institutions.
Utah Resident Tuition, Room and Board, Books and Fees Per year: $24,000
Non-Utah Resident Tuition, Room and Board, Books and Fees Per year: $42,000
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The University of Utah is set on the eastern edge of Salt Lake City. Campus is just minutes away from a vibrant downtown – the epicenter of SLC's restaurants, theaters, pubs, and civic events – and burgeoning neighborhoods, like the coffee-and movie-art-house hub, 9th and 9th district.
Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah, is home to about 190,000 residents, and covers 84,900 square miles, making it the 11th largest state in the U.S. There are 21 national parks and monuments in the state, including Zion National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, Arches National Park and the Golden Spike National Historic Site. Salt Lake is about a 6 hour drive from Las Vegas; 5 hours from Yellowstone National Park; and 6 hours from the Grand Canyon.
The city is home to a large international airport (the western most hub of Delta Airlines), and is easily accessed by multiple freeways. The University of Utah sits at the base of the Wasatch Mountain range, which – together with the rest of the Utah mountains – are on average the tallest in the United States, enjoying an average snowfall of 500 inches per year.
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EAE is centrally located on the beautiful University of Utah campus in a newly redesigned space. We are constantly improving our students learning spaces by providing access to a motion capture lab, classrooms equipped with Cintiq tablets at each work station, a 3D scan lab and more. The University of Utah campus has many additional resources to offer through student groups and clubs, recreation, community engagement and housing.
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