Certificate in Graphic Communication Online
Learn how to utilize Adobe Creative Suite to design and produce graphic communications and effectively tell stories across a variety of media platforms.
Program Overview
Learn what our online Certificate in Graphic Communication can do for you
You have a design idea in your head, but will it resonate within your organization and with your customers? The A-State Certificate in Graphic Communication online program helps to bridge the gap between concept and appealing to your market audiences effectively. Emphasizing applied creativity, this industry-relevant program enhances your graphic communication skills to directly impact your company’s goals through printed products and more.
This affordable online program will deepen your understanding of Adobe Creative Suite while you grasp what constitutes efficient and effective design. Plus, you can apply the courses in the certificate program as credit when you enroll in an A-State undergraduate degree program.
Prepare for careers like these:
- Graphic Communications Specialist
- Communications/Public Relations Manager
- Fundraising Manager
- Desktop Publisher
- Production Artist
- Graphic Communications Specialist
- Communications/Public Relations Manager
- Fundraising Manager
- Desktop Publisher
- Production Artist
Learn industry-relevant skills that employers are looking for:
- Design and produce effective printed and digital graphic communications/publications
- Understand the digital pre-press production process
- Use Adobe Creative Suite to design graphic communications
- Translate designs into printed products
- Design and produce effective printed and digital graphic communications/publications
- Understand the digital pre-press production process
- Use Adobe Creative Suite to design graphic communications
- Translate designs into printed products
Also available:
A-State offers a variety of certificate programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online certificate programs.
Tuition
Choosing our online program is cost-effective
Our Certificate in Graphic Communication online program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Upcoming dates and deadlines
Our Certificate in Graphic Communication online program is designed to be flexible and convenient, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year. Add to your education while continuing to work.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Follow our streamlined admission requirements
Ready to get started on a skills-boosting certificate? Great! The process to get started is simple, and all you need is a high-school diploma or equivalent.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- High school diploma
- Hold a high-school diploma or equivalent
Note: You’ll only be eligible to enroll in courses needed to fulfill the requirements for the appropriate certificate program when you’re admitted.
If you’re interested in earning your bachelor’s degree, you’ll be eligible to transition into a degree-seeking program (and include these certificate courses) once you complete 12 hours of certificate courses with a 3.0 or higher. At the time of transferring to a degree program, you will be required to submit official transcripts from all institutions previously attended.
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit official high school transcripts (or proof of equivalent).
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 and we’ll be happy to answer questions.
Submit all documents to:
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Foreign born students must submit an attested or notarized copy of their high school diploma in English. Proof of English proficiency may be required.
Courses
Discover what you will learn in our online graphic communication classes
To earn the Certificate in Graphic Communication online, you will complete the following four courses (12 credit hours).
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this certificate.