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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
See Biology, p. 90, Chemistry, p. 102, and Criminal Justice, p. 116.
GEOGRAPHY (GEO)
GEO 2033 Physical and Cultural Geography
A broad survey course in geography that includes the use of maps, geographical tools, and
technology. Areas of study include the physical processes that shape the earth, physical
and human characteristics of places, relationships between human activity and the physical
environment, and characteristics and distributions of the earth’s ecosystems. (On Demand)
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
The Graphic Communication Major provides professional training and theoretical
preparation for either graduate study or employment in digital graphic media.
For the bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communication, a student must complete the
general requirements, specialized requirements and electives. No minor is required in this
area although students may elect to pursue a minor if they so desire.
Graphic Communication Major
General Education & Degree Requirements
52 SH
Major Requirements
ART 1013 Drawing Fundamentals
ART 1033 Design Problems
ART/COM 1723 Intro to Graphic Design Photoshop & Illustrator
COM 2053 Media Writing
ART 2043 Printmaking I
ART/COM 2723 Publishing with InDesign
ART/COM 2733 Trends in Web Design
COM 3013 Media Effects & Society
BUS 3023 Principles of Marketing
COM/BUS 3203 Public Relations I or COM 3243 Advertising & Promotions
ART/COM 3733 Typography Design & History
ART/COM 4723 Designing for Graphic Customers (Repeatable)
COM 4603 Internship
ART 4183 Portfolio Presentation
42 SH
Within Major Electives (Choose 12 additional semester hours of the following)
COM 1013 Mass Communication
ART 1413 Art Appreciation or ART 2413 Studies in Modern Art
ART 2013 Figure Drawing
ART 2053 Painting I
COM 3023 Public Relations I
ART 3033 Photography
ART 3043 Printmaking II
COM 3243 Advertising & Promotions
COM 3303 Public Relations II
COM 3743 Video Storytelling
COM 4003 Media Law