Graphic Design Communication Curriculum
Total: 126-128 credits
First Year (31-33 credits)
College Studies
- Writing Seminar I
- Historical Understanding I
Quantitative Reasoning I + II
- Finite Math + Introduction to Calculus OR
Pre-Calculus + Introduction to Calculus OR
Pre-Calculus + Calculus OR
Calculus I + Calculus II
DEC Process
Integrative Design process (IDP)
Major Core
Design Foundations I (Fall)
History of Western Art I (Spring)
Design Foundations II (Spring)
Visual Studies: Drawing (Spring)
History of Western Art II (Spring)
Physical Education
- Physical Education OR
Community Service
Second Year (31 credits)
College Studies
Sciences II
- Writing Seminar II (WRTG-215 recommended)
- Humanities I
DEC Systems
- Sustainability & Eco-Innovation OR
Biology for Design
DEC Framework
- Business Models
Major Courses
Design III for Graphic Design (Fall)
Design IV for Graphic Design (Spring)
Intro. to Photography for Graphic Design
History for Design & Communications
History of Graphic Design
Third Year (33 credits)
College Studies
- Social Sciences I
- Language or Area Studies
- Language or Area Studies
- Junior Seminar
DEC Methods
Ethnographic Research Models
Major Courses
- Design V for Graphic Design (Fall)
- Design VI for Graphic Designs (Spring)
- Foundation in Web Design & Strategy
- Principles of Marketing
Business Core
Fourth Year (31 credits)
College Studies
- Contemporary Perspectives
Major Core
Design VII for Graphic Design (Fall)
Design VII Capstone in Graphic Design (Spring)
Graphic Design Designated Elective
Graphic Design Designated Elective
- Marketing Communications
- Free Elective (3 credits)
- Free Elective (3 credits)
Business Core
Free Electives


