Degrees and Requirements

Design Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Design Studies program is intended to be an advanced, design focused degree. Students have the option of selecting 1 or 2 areas of concentration within design, arts & film. They are also required to complete a design studies core, and design internship.  
 
This program will focus on the foundation of design principles, while allowing students to build upon that knowledge with an individualized focus. This program is intended to provide the groundwork for design research and theory, setting students up for advanced studies in the discipline(s) of their choosing.

Students will complete 30 credits of discipline coursework - either 30 credits in one discipline, or 15 each in two disciplines. Discipline(s) and the courses will be selected in conjunction with the academic advisor. 

Possible disciplines include:  Graphic Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Film, Photography*, or History of Visual Arts*.
*can only be 15 credit disciplines.

Summary of Requirements

Design Discipline(s): 1 or 2: 30 total credits

• DISC 1 or 2

  DISC 1 or 2
  

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Design Studies Business Electives. Choose from these course subjects: 9 credits

• ACCTXXXX

  ACCTXXXX
  

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• ADMGXXXX

  ADMGXXXX
  

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• FINCXXXX

  FINCXXXX
  

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• ISTCXXXX

  ISTCXXXX
  

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• MRKTXXXX

  MRKTXXXX
  

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• SCMGXXXX

  SCMGXXXX
  

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Design Studies Core: 18 credits

• DSGN1010

  DSGN1010
  

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• DSGN2010

  DSGN2010
  

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• DSGN4055

  DSGN4055
  

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• GCDN1023

  GCDN1023
  

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• GCDN1060

  GCDN1060
  

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• GCDN1062

  GCDN1062
  

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  GCDN1060

Design/Art History: 6 credits

• ARTH1017

  ARTH1017
  

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• ARTH1018

  ARTH1018
  

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• ARTH2002

  ARTH2002
  

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• ARTH3020

  ARTH3020
  

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• FILM2010

  FILM2010
  

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• IDSN2032

  IDSN2032
  

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• IDSN2039

  IDSN2039
  

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• IDSN3032

  IDSN3032
  

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  ENGL1012or ENGL1012H