s.h. = semester hours
LD = Lower Division (Community College-Level: Freshman, 1000-level /Sophomore, 2000-level)
UD = Upper Division (University-Level: Junior, 3000-level /Senior, 4000-level)
The student is responsible for fulfilling all requirements on this degree plan and is encouraged to review the catalog that governs this degree plan.
Substitutions in this degree plan must be approved by following the same procedures as for the degree.
This document is an unofficial guide to your degree. Please contact an advisor for an official degree plan.
Must meet minimum requirements: 120 s.h. overall, 36 s.h. UD, of which 30 s.h. must be completed at UHV.
Core Curriculum
10 - English 1301 & 1302 Composition – 6 semester hours
20 - Math 1314 College Math or Higher – 3 semester hours
30 - Natural Sciences – 6 semester hours
Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, or Bio/Physical Science
40 - Humanities – 3 semester hours
Humanities, Literature, PHIL, Modern or Classical Lit.
50 - Visual/Performing Arts – 3 semester hours
ARTS, MUSI, or DRAM
60 - American History 1301 & 1302 – 6 semester hours
70 - Political Science 2305 & 2306 – 6 semester hours
80 - Social/Behavioral Sciences – 3 semester hours
Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology
90 - Institutionally Designated Option – 6 semester hours
SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, or 1321
COSC 1301 or 1401, or BCIS 1305
Graphic Design Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts General Program Requirements – 9 semester hours
SPCH 1311, 1315, 1318, or 1321 (CORE)
COSC 1301 or 1401, or BCIS 1305 (CORE)
Sophomore Foreign Language - 6 hours
UNIV 1300 First Year Seminar
Graphic Design Concentration/Specialization – 42 semester hours
ARTS 1312 Introduction to Drawing
DSGN 1302 2D Design Foundations
DSGN 1303 Visual Design Tools
DSGN 3320 Typography I
DSGN 3300 Typography II
DSGN 4310 History of Design
DSGN 3321 Design Theories and Methods
DSGN 3332 Principles of UX/UI and Mobile APP Design
DSGN 3334 Web Design
DSGN 3327 Portfolio
DSGN 4324 Motion Graphics
DSGN 4318 Senior Seminar
UD DSGN Elective
UD DSGN Elective
LD / UD Free Electives and/or Minor – 27 semester hours
UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective
LD or UD Elective