Harper College

Sample schedule and pathway toward Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design degree

The following sample schedule illustrates how your bachelor’s degree completion might look each academic semester. This sample pathway applies to any specialization of the A.A.S. in Graphic Arts Technology from Harper.  

  • Actual degree plans and courses will vary depending on transfer credits and previous courses completed.
  • Degree completion time will vary by the number of courses students complete each term.
  • Roosevelt University reserves the right to modify the courses offered and course schedules.

Sample Year 3

Sample Year 3 course schedule for a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Roosevelt University.
Fall Semester Spring Semester
BIOL 111 Human Biology OR   
BIOL 112 Environmental Biology
DES 253 Design Interaction for Web
COMM 101 Public Speaking DES 312 2D Animations
DES 291 Typography and Graphic Design DES 325 Visual Identity and Branding
COMM 201 Communication in the Info Age Physical Science Any Physical Science Course
DES 200 Intro to Design and History  
TRS 101 Transfer Success Course  

Sample Year 4

Sample Year 4 course schedule for a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Roosevelt University.
Fall Semester Spring Semester
DES 308 Video and Sound Production DES 368 Design Capstone
DES 330 Packaging Design DES 380 Internship and Portfolio
DES 351 Business of Design  Ideas of Social Justice
Humanities  
Any course with Humanities attribute 
Elective in Graphic Design
Humanities  
Any course with Humanities attribute
Social Science  
Any course with Social Science attribute

Roosevelt University contact

Andrea Thunberg

Adult and Transfer Admission Counselor

athunberg@roosevelt.edu

(312) 341-2189

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Take the first step

Take your first step toward earning a bachelor’s degree at the University Center by requesting information. A University Center representative will reach out to review your academic goals and create a customized University Center plan.

Last Updated: 9/22/26