Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design with a Concentration in Graphic Communications Online
Expand your career versatility and be a top candidate with work-relevant skills and a polished portfolio. Master both the design and technology side of engaging, effective and intuitive digital marketing solutions.
Program Overview
Take a look at our online digital technology & design graphic communications degree
Combine your passions for creativity and digital technology with our Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design with a Concentration in Graphic Communications. This dynamic online program hones your design talents and gives you in-demand skills to create compelling, smoothly functioning UX/UI digital products, including websites, mobile applications, games and more.
By emphasizing both design and digital technology, this career-focused degree gives you the competencies needed to create dynamic, interactive marketing and communications. With fewer math requirements than a traditional computer science degree, this program balances graphic, visual and web design with computer science, coding and development. Learn how to produce market-ready applications, such as 3D digital design content, games and multimedia production.
Advance your proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign and XD and gain experience with popular IOS, Android and web application tools. You will also learn the print side of marketing and advertising, from artwork preparation for printed brochures and ads to print production, prepress, press checks and color checks.
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
- Graphic Designer
- UX/UI Designer
- Interactive Designer
- Art Director
- Web Developer
- Graphic Designer
- UX/UI Designer
- Interactive Designer
- Art Director
- Web Developer
Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:
- Audio & video production
- Graphic design
- Digital prepress
- Front-end development
- Mobile app development
- Audio & video production
- Graphic design
- Digital prepress
- Front-end development
- Mobile app development
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Tuition
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The B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Graphic Communications Concentration online program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Preview the application deadlines and class schedules
Designed to be flexible to fit your schedule, the B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Graphic Communications online program features multiple start dates and accelerated courses.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/18/24 | 1/9/25 | 1/10/25 | 2/28/25 |
| 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
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A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process for both new students and transfers. Students who are interested in the B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Graphic Communications online program must meet the following admission requirements.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- 2.0 GPA for transferring credits
There are several paths to admittance at A-State:
- If you have 13 or more transferrable college credit hours, you would be admitted if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0 on previous college coursework
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been out of high school for five years or more, you would be admitted if you:
- Have a high school diploma or state-approved equivalent
- Have completed 12 or fewer earned college hours
- Have never enrolled as a student at A-State
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been in high school within the last 5 years, you would be admitted if you have one of the following:
- 3.0 cumulative high school grad point average (or GED test score equivalent), OR
- 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score, OR
- Class rank in the top 20% of your graduating class
Application Submission Requirements
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 all official college transcripts.
- Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
- Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
Note: If you have 0-12 transferrable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE); however, they are not needed for an admission decision. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores.
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 and we’ll be happy to help answer questions.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.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
Courses
The topics you'll study in our graphic communications curriculum
To earn your Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design – Graphic Communications, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 25 credit hours of major courses, 12 credit hours of concentration courses and 45 credit hours of elective courses. At least 15 of the 45 credit hours towards elective courses must be upper level 3000 and/or 4000 courses. Students can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.
You must complete 43 credit hours of electives to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program. Courses must be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered as long as prerequisites are met.
Students must take the following courses.
First-year course - Students must take the following Making Connections online course. If you transfer in more than 12 credit hours, you will not be required to take the Making Connections course. You may replace that 3-hour course with a 3-hour elective course.
First-year course (3 hours)
UC 1013
Departmental (3 hours)
COMS 1203
Communication Requirement (6 hours)
ENG 1003
ENG 1013
Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)
Students must take MATH 1023 or any MATH course that requires MATH 1023 as prerequisite.
Arts and Humanities Requirement (6 hours)
MUS 2503
ENG 2003
ENG 2013
Social Sciences Requirement (9 hours)
POSC 2103
SOC 2213
PSY 2013
Life Science Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete BIO 1003 with BIO 1001 lab.
Physical Sciences Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete CHEM 1043 with CHEM 1041 lab.