California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2007-09 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Communication Design Option: Mass Communication Design

Major Units:56

First Semester		Second Semester		Comments
CDES 101	3	CDES 102	3	[1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better. [2] Consider meeting the Ethnic and Non-Western requirements. NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester.
CDES 141 [*3]	3	CDES 103	3
GE Area A [*1]	3	GE Area A [*1]	3
GE Area A [*1]	3	GE Area A [*1]	3
GE Area E	3	GE Area D [*2]	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Third Semester		Fourth Semester		Comments
CDES 131	2	CDES 206	3	[*3] C- or better is required for the WP Course.
CDES 271	3	Option Elective: Technical [*4]	3
GE Area B	3	GE Area C [*2]	3
GE Area C [*2]	3	HIST 130 or POLS 155	3
POLS 155 or HIST 130	3	Elective	3
Elective	1
TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Fifth Semester		Sixth Semester		Comments
CDES 303 (WP) [*3]	3	CDES 327	3	[*4] Select from Electives on page 264 of the 2007-09 University Catalog.
CDES 307	3	Option Elective: History & Criticism [*4]	3
CDES 315 (FA)	3	Option Elective: Technical [*4]	3
GE Area B	3	GE UD Theme [*2]	3
GE Area D [*2]	3	Elective	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15	Apply to graduate by May 15.

Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 10

Approved 4/26/2007