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== | ==Graphic Design Degree Plan (beta)== | ||
Here is a Graphic Design Degree plan for [[Southern New Hampshire University]] (SNHU) as of approximately Mays of 2023. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan. | Here is a Graphic Design Degree plan for [[Southern New Hampshire University]] (SNHU) as of approximately Mays of 2023. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan. | ||
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===Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses=== | ===Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses=== | ||
Start with [[Sophia.org]], do English Composition first. Unfortunately, Sophia only allows 2 courses open at one time, so after you start English Comp, do a course that doesn't have any touchstones (written assignments). Once done with Sophia, start doing other alternative credit courses. | Start with [[Sophia.org]], do English Composition first. Unfortunately, Sophia only allows 2 courses open at one time, so after you start English Comp, do a course that doesn't have any touchstones (written assignments). Once done with Sophia, start doing other alternative credit courses. | ||
===How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree Once I Finish All the Alterative Credits?=== | ===How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree Once I Finish All the Alterative Credits?=== | ||
Full time is 2 courses per 2 month term at SNHU. At that rate, it would take 10 months to do 30 credits worth of courses. | Full time is 2 courses per 2 month term at SNHU and max of 3 courses per term once you done a couple of terms. At that rate, it would take 8 to 10 months to do 30 credits worth of courses. | ||
===Source of Credit=== | ===Source of Credit=== | ||
This degree plan was made using this source to map out all the alternative credits. | This degree plan was made using this source to map out all the alternative credits. | ||
[https://snhu.sophia.org/ Sophia Equivalents] | [https://snhu.sophia.org/ Sophia Equivalents] | ||
[https://www.snhu.edu/admission/transferring-credits/work-life-experience/testing-out CLEP, DSST, AP Exams Equivalents and other Alt credit equivalents] | [https://www.snhu.edu/admission/transferring-credits/work-life-experience/testing-out CLEP, DSST, AP Exams Equivalents and other Alt credit equivalents] | ||
==General Education Requirements (42cr total)== | |||
'''There are a total of 42 credits worth of General Education Requirements.''' | |||
Please refer to the [[SNHU !General Education Requirements Roadmap|SNHU GE Requirements Roadmap]] for details and suggestions on courses that will fulfill this requirement. | |||
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==Mayor Courses== | ==Mayor Courses== | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:21, 7 June 2023
Graphic Design Degree Plan (beta)[edit | edit source]
Here is a Graphic Design Degree plan for Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) as of approximately Mays of 2023. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.
The alternative credit courses were handpicked using experience from previous students as to what courses will be the easiest and quickest courses to take. In places with multiple courses listed, the first course is assumed to be the fastest/easiest course to take.
Taking Alt Credit Courses Not on a Equivalency List[edit | edit source]
If you want to take courses from Study.com for example, it is best to get those courses approved before taking them. Contact the SNHU advisor to get courses approved.
Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses[edit | edit source]
Start with Sophia.org, do English Composition first. Unfortunately, Sophia only allows 2 courses open at one time, so after you start English Comp, do a course that doesn't have any touchstones (written assignments). Once done with Sophia, start doing other alternative credit courses.
How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree Once I Finish All the Alterative Credits?[edit | edit source]
Full time is 2 courses per 2 month term at SNHU and max of 3 courses per term once you done a couple of terms. At that rate, it would take 8 to 10 months to do 30 credits worth of courses.
Source of Credit[edit | edit source]
This degree plan was made using this source to map out all the alternative credits.
CLEP, DSST, AP Exams Equivalents and other Alt credit equivalents
General Education Requirements (42cr total)[edit | edit source]
There are a total of 42 credits worth of General Education Requirements.
Please refer to the SNHU GE Requirements Roadmap for details and suggestions on courses that will fulfill this requirement.
Mayor Courses[edit | edit source]
| ID | Courses | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | SNHU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRA200 | Digital Design Tools | 3 | |||
| GRA205 | Fundamentals of Design | 3 | Sophia | Visual Communications | 3 |
| GRA280 | Design Thinking for Graphic Designers | 3 | |||
| GRA310 | Digital Graphic Design for the Web | 3 | |||
| GRA340 | Typography | 3 | |||
| GRA470 | User Interface and Experience | 3 | |||
| GRA290 | Professional Practices in Graphic Design | 3 | |||
| GRA350 | Layout and Publication Design | 3 | |||
| GRA360 | Designing a Brand Identity | 3 | |||
| GRA410 | Advanced Digital Graphic Design for Web | 3 | |||
| GRA415 | Multi-Channel Advertising Design | 3 | |||
| GRA499 | Personal Branding and Self Promotion | 3 | |||
| Total | 36 | 3 |
Major Electives[edit | edit source]
| ID | Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | SNHU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRA330 | Designing with Data | 3 | |||
| 9 credit(s) from COM FAS, GRA, or MKT within the 100 - 400 range or from the following courses.
Excluding 100 level COM courses, 400 level FAS courses, and 400 level MKT courses. |
9 | Sophia/Study.com | Public Speaking (Sophia) or
English 305: Advanced Technical Writing (SDC) or Art 103: History of Western Art I (SDC) |
9 | |
| Totals | 12 | 9 |
Free Electives[edit | edit source]
| ID | Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | SNHU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whatever you want | 30 | ||||
| Totals | 30 | 30 |
Total Transfer Credit[edit | edit source]
| ID | Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | SNHU
Credit **max Transfer 90 credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 42 | 39 | |||
| Mayor Courses | 36 | 3 | |||
| Major Electives | 12 | 9 | |||
| Free Electives | 30 | 30 | |||
| Total | 120 | 81 |
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