California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2009-11 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Communication Design Option:Graphic Design Major Units:63
First Semester 
Second Semester 
Comments
 CDES 101  3  ARTH 101 or 102 (GE Area C1)  3  [*1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better.
[*2] Portfolio Review course. Successful completion of Portfolio Review is necessary for entry into UD Graphic Design courses.
 CDES 281  3  ARTS 122 [*2]  3
 ARTS 125 [*2]  3  CDES 102  3
 GE Area A [*1]  3  CDES 206 [*2]  3
 GE Area A2 [*1]  3  GE Area A [*1]  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15
Third Semester 
Fourth Semester 
Comments
 CDES 103  3  CDES 214  3  [*3] Consider meeting the United States Diversity and Global Cultures requirements within GE.
[*4] Prerequisites for this course: ARTS 122/ARTS 125/CDES 132 and CDES 206, or faculty permission.
 CDES 132  2  CDES 230 [*2] [*4]  1
 GE Area A [*1]  3  CDES 282  3
 GE Area B  3  CDES 307  3
 POLS 155 or HIST 130  3  CDES 331  3
 Elective  3    
TOTAL  17 TOTAL  13
Fifth Semester 
Sixth Semester 
Comments
 CDES 303 (WP) [*5]  3  CDES 313 /ENGL 230 or MGMT 300  3  [*5] C- or better is required for the WP course.
[*6] See pages 270 of the 2009-11 University Catalog for selections.
 CDES 332  3  CDES 434  3
 CDES 333  3  GE Area B  3
 CDES 334  3  GE Area D [*3]  3
 GE Area C2 or C3 [*3]  3  GE UD Theme  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15 Apply to graduate by May 15.
Seventh Semester 
Eighth Semester 
Comments
 Level 3 Course [*6]  3  CDES 439  3  
 GE Area D [*3]  3  GE Area D [*3]  3
 GE UD Theme  3  GE Area C2 or C3 [*3]  3
 HIST 130 or POLS 155  3  GE UD Theme  3
 Area E  3  Elective  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15 120 units required for degree.
Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 6 Approved 04/10/09