Game Design/Development Training Without Moving Away From Home
Game design/development degree programs are not typically offered at most colleges. For many aspiring game designers and developers, getting game design/development training means moving far from home to attend school. An alternative option to consider may be getting your game design training via an online program.
Below is a list of online schools that offer game art, game design, game development, or game programming programs:
Academy of Art University Online
Programs: MFA Game Design, BFA Game Design, BA Game Design, BS Game Programming
Baker College Online
Programs: BS Game Software Development
Davenport University Online
Programs: BS in Computer Science with specialization in Gaming and Simulation
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DePaul University Online
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Game Systems; MS in Game Programming
Franklin University Online
Programs: BS Interactive Media Design
Full Sail University Online
Programs: Bachelor's in Game Art, Bachelor's in Game Design, Master's in Mobile Gaming
Gnomon School of Visual Effects Online
Programs: Animation and Games Coursework
Grand Canyon University Online
Programs: BS in Computer Science With An Emphasis in Game And Simulation Development
Liberty University Online
Programs: BS in Information Technology-Gaming Design
Lindenwood University Online
Programs: BA Game Design, MA Game Design
Middle Georgia State University Online
Programs: BS Information Technology with concentration in Integrated Digital Media and Game Design
National American University Online
Programs: BS in Information Technology emphasis in Game Software Development
Savannah College of Art and Design Online
Programs: BFA, MA, MFA in Interactive Design and Game Development
Southern New Hampshire University Online
Programs: BA Game Art & Development
University of Advancing Technology Online
Programs: BA Game Art and Animation; BA Game Design; BS Game Programming; BA Virtual Reality; MS Game Production and Management
University of Baltimore Online
Programs: BS in Simulation and Game Design (hybrid campus and online)
University of Michigan-Dearborn Online
Programs: MS in Computer and Information Science - Geometric Modeling and Game Design
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