University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Core Lower Division General Education (27 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 12 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details.

Upper Division General Education (9 units)

Of the 9 units required by the university, 0 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.

American Institutions (6 units)

Complete one 6-unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement  with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.

The American Studies (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) and Humanities Honors (HUM 1A /HUM 1B /HUM 2A /HUM 2B ; 24 units) sequences satisfy the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details).

Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.

Physical Education (2 units)

All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (3 units)

At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test (WST) and a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course. Exceptions to the GWAR may be found in the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)  section. A grade of C or better (C- not accepted) is required to meet graduation requirement

• DSGN 100W - Writing Workshop: Design
    3 unit(s) (WID)

Major Preparation (21 units)

Major Requirements (48 units)

• DSGD 99 - Introduction to Typography 3 unit(s)
• DSGD 100 - Visual Communication & Process 3 unit(s)
• DSGD 102 - Intermediate Typography 3 unit(s)
• DSGD 103A - Advanced Typography I 3 unit(s)
• DSGD 104 - Introduction to Graphic Design 3 unit(s)
• DSGD 105 - Intermediate Graphic Design 3 unit(s)
• DSGD 106 - Advanced Graphic Design 3 unit(s)
• DSGD 108 - Graphic Design Portfolio 3 unit(s)
• DSGD 110 - Visual Literacy: Image Making 3 unit(s)
• DSGD 120 - Exhibition Design & Info Graphics 3 unit(s)
• DSGD 150 - Degree Project: Senior Studio 3 unit(s)
• DSGD 186 - Digital Applications: Methodology 3 unit(s)

University Electives (4 units)

Total Units Required (120 units)