Undergraduate (BFA) Program Information

The following is a sample of credit requirements for BFA programs. Refer to the Curriculum Chart for a desired major to view course outlines by semester. Foundation blocks are designed for intended majors. Required General Education and Open Elective credits vary by major.

Foundation Requirements Per Major

Advertising Design, Communication Design

DFN 1372D/3D Integrated Des. Studio
DFN 1384D Design Studio
DFN 139Color & Light Studies
DFN 142Performance Spaces
DFN 119Digital Techniques
Total Foundation Credits = 15.0

General Education Course Requirements For All CCS Majors

DEN 101Composition I*
DEN 102Composition II*
DHU 2002nd Year Humanities
Total Credits = 9.0
*Students placing out of DEN101 may substitute the requirement with General Education Elective credits and will maintain Composition II as required for all Undergraduate majors.

Major & Elective Credits

Major Credits (Studio, Lecture & Electives)

Varies by major department

Total Credits = 51 – 66‡
‡Amount of General Education Electives varies widely by major. Minimum 6 credits required across all majors, up to 15. See advisor for details.

Open Electives

Any 3.0 credit course, 100 level or higher

Total Credits = 3.0 – 12.0‡
‡Amount of General Education Electives varies widely by major. Minimum 6 credits required across all majors, up to 15. See advisor for details.

Catalog Year 24/25Total BFA Credits Required for CCS Majors 120-121
Credits towards a future program are not official until a major has been declared and credits are confirmed by the Academic Advising & Registration Office upon review of an official degree audit. Actual credits and/or courses required are based on requirements outlined on curriculum charts for the designated major.