Graphic Design and Digital Media


Bachelors Degree

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Degree Details
  • Required Major Units
    48
  • Cost Per Unit
    $613
  • Estimated Major Cost
    $29k
  • Avg. Completion (Months)
    16
  • Accreditation
    WASC Accredited

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Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media



Overview

Think visually, design your own success

The online Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree program competitively positions individuals to advance in their existing careers, transition to new ones, and reach professional goals. This degree is ideal for individuals who desire a career in graphic design or learn how to integrate graphic design and visual marketing to improve their skill-set and promote in their current career. Discovery of the student’s own voice and purpose is the underlying goal of the program.

By working with the same tools and software used by design professional, students sharpen design skills and are prepared to forge ahead with a career or advance their career in this high demand industry.  The program includes use and instruction in: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, compositing and drawing, presentation, photography, lighting, work flow, idea conception, internship, portfolio building, design history, color theory and typography. 

The online BA in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree program provides a variety of courses that prepare students to be competitive in the workforce.  The degree is structured to provide a foundation of specific topics in areas including: design and web design. The program will prepare professionals in design who are well rounded and well-versed in the key principles of design, typography, imaging, web design, scripting, and photography. The program is based around hands-on projects and portfolio building and cover a full gamut of key Design and Media topics. Students learn to build skills in strategy, innovative problem-solving, and critical thinking relevant to today’s work environment and the rigorous curriculum prepare students to be competitive in the workforce. The online BA degree in Graphic Design and Digital Media also connects aspiring professionals with successful professionals, mentors, and accomplished faculty.

Career Outlook      

              Career Opportunities:

  • Art Director
  • Graphic Designer
  • Desktop Publisher
  • Craft and Fine Artist
  • Multimedia Artists and Animator

Expected Job Growth:

  • Average 3%
  • Job Opening: 290,100

              Average Median Pay:

                                      $50,370/annual

Student Testimonials

The online Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree program is designed to take students through a journey that embraces personal, professional, and spiritual transformation. Students graduating from the program will be equipped to address issues in a global context, with the ethical standards of a Christian heritage. In addition, students will leave the program with the capacity to self-reflect, think critically, lead and engage others, and make effective decisions.

Career Outlook according to:  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm?vendor_lead_channel=708&vendor_lead_source_id=839&vendor_searchkeyword=%5BNonObviousJobBlogCALLtoACTION%5D#tab-1

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Course Requirements

Prerequisites to Program

Basic Drawing

Basic Drawing

This course is one of the foundation courses that develop the perceptual and technical skills for effective drawing. Presents drawing as an essential tool for visual expression. This course is also recommended for general education. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
ART204 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Luft, Cameron C.
Summer 2023
ART204 BE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Grable, Kim Kristina
Fall 2023
ART204 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ART204 CE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ART204 BE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ART204 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ART204 BE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ART204 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ART204 BE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ART204 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ART204 BE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Composition

Composition

This is a process-based writing class that focuses on academic writing, reading, and critical thinking as expressed in expository and analytical writing assignments through 5 to 7 substantial essays over the course of the semester. Develops fluency, coherence, style, effectiveness, and literary analysis. Students must pass this course with a C- or better or demonstrate a comparable level of writing competence to fulfill general competency requirements and to proceed to ENG 123 - Intermediate Composition. Students may only earn credit for ENG 113 or ENG 113E - Composition Enriched with Lab. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
ENG113 BE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Brook, Tiffany
Summer 2023
ENG113 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Bowley, Vanessa Lynn
Summer 2023
ENG113 CE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A White, Guy E.
Fall 2023
ENG113 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG113 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG113 DE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG113 GE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG113 CE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG113 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG113 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG113 DE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG113 FE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG113 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG113 BE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG113 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG113 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG113 CE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Intermediate Composition

Intermediate Composition

Continued practice in writing and research strategies, with emphasis on critical thinking, information literacy, argument, analysis, and interpretation of multicultural and interdisciplinary readings. Includes the writing of a major research paper in addition to several shorter essays. Students may earn credit for either ENG 123 or ENG 123E - Intermediate Composition Enriched with Lab. Prerequisite: ENG 113 with a grade of C- or better or evidence of comparable level of writing competency. Note: Students must successfully complete this course with a grade of C- or better to fulfill general education requirements and to begin any literature course. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
ENG123 BE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Tronti, Jennifer
Summer 2023
ENG123 CE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Youngren, Selina Brigette
Summer 2023
ENG123 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Fisher, Erin Lynne
Summer 2023
ENG123 DE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2023
ENG123 GE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Sexton, Adeleigh P.
Summer 2023
ENG123 FE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Tronti, Jennifer
Fall 2023
ENG123 DE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 CE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 JE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 NE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 IE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 OE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 KE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
ENG123 HE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG123 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG123 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG123 HE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
ENG123 CE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 CE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 DE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 FE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 GE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 HE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
ENG123 IE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 CE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 DE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 FE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
ENG123 GE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff

Lower Division Requirements (12 units)

Fundamental Design

Fundamental Design

This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe Illustrator through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is a working knowledge of Illustrator for the student. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
GDM110 BE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Baitoo, Hilda
Spring 2024
GDM110 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
GDM110 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fundamental Typography

Fundamental Typography

This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe InDesign through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is a working knowledge of InDesign for the student and for the student to be able to identify key typography concepts. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
GDM120 BE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Patterson, Michael Aaron
Spring 2024
GDM120 BE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
GDM120 BE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fundamental Image

Fundamental Image

This course explores the tools and implementations of Adobe Photoshop through assigned projects and exercises. Techniques will be explored and explained. Best practice work-flows will be taught. The goal of this course is a working knowledge of Photoshop for the student. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
GDM130 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Hutchings, Erika A.
Spring 2024
GDM130 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
GDM130 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fundamental Web

Fundamental Web

This course introduces students to the primary languages of web design, HTML and CSS. The course is designed to provide students with a foundational knowledge in the way that web pages are designed and coded. Tools and techniques needed to design and create web pages will be explored. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Fall 2023
GDM140 AE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
GDM140 AE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff

Upper Division Requirements (30 units)

History of Graphic Design

History of Graphic Design

History of Graphic Design is a study of the causes and effects of critical design movements. This course explores the political and social environments that shaped the creation and evolution of graphic design. This course will give students insight into different movements, such as the Medieval Era, Graphic Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Postmodernism, and the Digital Revolution. Students will also evaluate how the history of graphic design influences current design philosophies and strategies. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Fall 2023
GDM305 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
GDM305 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Intermediate Design

Intermediate Design

This course is an intermediate design course in which project work is used to study work flow, pre-press techniques and practices, idea generation, and other concepts that arise from the process of creativity. Prerequisites: GDM 110 and 130. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
GDM310 BE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Visaya, Sally Renee
Spring 2024
GDM310 BE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
GDM310 BE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Intermediate Typography

Intermediate Typography

This course is an intermediate typography course in which more complex typography concepts, best practice type generation and project work challenge the student. Prerequisites: GDM 110, 120, and 130. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Fall 2023
GDM320 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
GDM320 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Intermediate Image

Intermediate Image

This course is an intermediate image course in which more complex photography and photoshop techniques will be taught. Students will learn how to manipulate photography using photoshop to create complex ideas and messages. Prerequisite: GDM 130. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Fall 2023
GDM330 AE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
GDM330 AE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Intermediate Web

Intermediate Web

This course expands on students accrued HTML and CSS knowledge. Principles of content strategy will be integrated with visual design to create compelling web experiences. Popular as well as up and coming CMS solutions such as WordPress, Ghost, and others will also be explored. Prerequisite: GDM 140. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
GDM340 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Park, Samuel J
Spring 2024
GDM340 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
GDM340 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Advanced Design

Advanced Design

This course is an advanced design course in which project work is used to build a professional portfolio for employment or advanced studies. Complex design issues and problem solving challenge the student throughout the creative process. May be repeated one time for credit. Prerequisite: GDM 310. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Fall 2023
GDM410 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
GDM410 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Advanced Typography

Advanced Typography

This course is an advanced typography course in which complex real-world typography concepts are now explored to build projects for a professional portfolio of work for employment or advanced studies. Prerequisite: GDM 320. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Fall 2023
GDM420 AE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
GDM420 AE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Advanced Image

Advanced Image

This course is an advanced image course in which professional, complex image generation is explored and expert techniques in color correction, masking and compositing are implemented. Professional portfolio projects are built to prepare students for employment or advanced studies. Prerequisite: GDM 330. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
GDM430 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Burt, Heather Marie
Spring 2024
GDM430 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
GDM430 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Advanced Web

Advanced Web

This advanced course exposes students to real world web design problems through projects and case studies. Client side scripting with JavaScript will be introduced. Web standards and best practices will be studied in depth, as well as project workflow. May be repeated one time for credit. Prerequisite: GDM 340. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
GDM440 AE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Park, Samuel J
Spring 2024
GDM440 AE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
GDM440 AE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Senior Project (Capstone)

Senior Project (Capstone)

This course is designed as a capstone showcase of the student's accumulated body of work while in the program. The Graphic Design Senior Show will consists of 10 portfolio pieces from the student's portfolio. This is an effort to keep the student on task and focused on the portfolio. Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of the Department Chair. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
GDM499 AE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Park, Samuel J
Fall 2023
GDM499 AE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
GDM499 AE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
GDM499 AE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
GDM499 AE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff

Additional Program Requirements (6 units)

Overview of the Bible

Overview of the Bible

A general survey of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian writings (New Testament) with special emphasis to the religious and national life of the Hebrew people, the life of Jesus, and the development of the early church. An Online and Professional Studies requirement for Online and Professional Studies degree programs only. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
CST100 DE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Ra, Karla Noles
Summer 2023
CST100 FE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Raquel, Sylvie T.
Summer 2023
CST100 CE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Meek, Russell Len
Summer 2023
CST100 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Slunaker, Joseph Gregory
Summer 2023
CST100 IE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Cate, James J.
Summer 2023
CST100 JE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A May, Gary R.
Summer 2023
CST100 HE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Stamps, Robert Lucas
Summer 2023
CST100 GE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Slunaker, Joseph Gregory
Fall 2023
CST100 CE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 DE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 UE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 VE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 SE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 TE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 IE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 FE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 GE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 HE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST100 A1 Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 DE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 JE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 KE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 NE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 PE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 RE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 SE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 UE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 CE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 OE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 QE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 TE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 ME Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 LE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 FE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 GE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 HE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST100 IE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 HE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 IE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 CE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 KE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 DE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 GE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 JE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST100 FE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 FE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 CE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 DE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 IE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 KE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 GE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 HE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST100 JE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Foundations of Christian Thought

Foundations of Christian Thought

An introduction and primer to Christian theology with special emphasis on identifying the importance and development of a Christian worldview, understanding the doctrine of scripture and biblical authority, learning to do theology, comprehending the relationship between truth, faith and reason, and applying a biblical worldview to the Christian life. (3 units)


Semester Course Section Dates Location Days Time Instructor
Summer 2023
CST302 CE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Meek, Russell Len
Summer 2023
CST302 BE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Wilhite, Shawn J.
Summer 2023
CST302 HE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Howe, Timothy D.
Summer 2023
CST302 AE Session 1
05/08/2023
07/02/2023
Online N/A N/A Wilhite, Shawn J.
Summer 2023
CST302 IE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Howe, Timothy D.
Summer 2023
CST302 DE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Gill, John J
Summer 2023
CST302 GE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Bishop, James Adam
Summer 2023
CST302 JE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Schmidt, Russell Joseph
Summer 2023
CST302 FE Session 2
07/03/2023
08/27/2023
Online N/A N/A Ford, Coleman M.
Fall 2023
CST302 JE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 BE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 CE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 AE Session 1
09/04/2023
10/29/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 LE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 IE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 HE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 DE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 FE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2023
CST302 GE Session 2
10/31/2023
12/23/2023
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 JE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 DE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 CE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 BE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 AE Session 1
01/08/2024
03/03/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 IE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 KE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 GE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 HE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Spring 2024
CST302 FE Session 2
03/04/2024
04/28/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 KE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 JE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 AE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 BE Session 1
05/06/2024
06/30/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 FE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 CE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 DE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Summer 2024
CST302 GE Session 2
07/01/2024
08/25/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 HE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 CE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 BE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 AE Session 1
09/02/2024
10/27/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 DE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 FE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 GE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff
Fall 2024
CST302 JE Session 2
10/28/2024
12/22/2024
Online N/A N/A Staff

General Education Requirements

Faculty

Sam Park

Sam Park, MFA

Faculty Lead

Associate Professor of Graphic Design and Digital Media/ Program Coordinator of Bachelors in Graphic Design and Digital Media

Office Phone: (951) 343-3995
Email: spark@calbaptist.edu
Department: Arts & Sciences

Admission Requirements

  • 24 transferrable units preferred or High School Diploma/Equivalent
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0

Step 1:

Apply Online

Step 1a:

Complete the financial aid application: FAFSA
CBU FAFSA School Code: 001125

Step 2:

Your personal admissions counselor will contact you to assist with enrollment, registration and financing your education

Step 3:

Student will supply official transcripts to admissions counselor

Step 4:

Admissions counselor will meet with you to complete the registration process and provide an estimated financial aid award/education financing plan*

Step 5:

Admissions counselor will introduce you to your Academic “One Stop Advisor” to complete your academic degree plan and assist you in navigating your academic career to graduation.





*Student may begin class once this step has been completed

This serves as an admissions process general guide, may vary based on transfer units, test scores, etc. See your admissions counselor for your personal enrollment plan.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Live your purpose. Follow your passion. CBU Online is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Earning your degree at CBU Online is a short term investment with long term dividends.

  • A cost effective education with financial aid options
  • Apply for aid by completing the FAFSA, work individually with caring staff to explore financing options to complete your education
  • Grants, Scholarships, Veteran’s Benefits, Employer Tuition Assistance, Student Loans and Financing Plans available for those who qualify
  • Yellow Ribbon Military Friendly School

Find and secure the resources you need to finance your educational investment. CBU Online works hard to provide an affordable and valuable education. We can help you identify, understand, and seek qualification for a variety of financing and financial aid options.

Complete the financial aid application: FAFSA

CBU’s FAFSA School Code: 001125

Click here for more Information about Financial Aid at CBU Online

Student Learning Outcomes

Consistent with the University student outcomes, upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Digital Media degree, graduates will be able to:

  1. Effectively present information orally and in writing.
  2. Examine the principles of professional typography.
  3. Apply the principles of professional design techniques and best-practices workflows.
  4. Use the principles of professional photography, imaging techniques, and best-practices workflows.
  5.  Use the principles of professional web design techniques and best-practices workflows.
  6. Effectively present the initial concepts and final design implementation orally and in writing.
  7. Apply techniques to solve design problems from creation, through production, to final implementation.
  8. Work proficiently with the industry standard software.
  9. Integrate business concepts related to graphic design industry.
  10. Apply a Christian worldview to the moral and ethical questions inherent in the graphic design industry.
  11. Articulate the Christian graphic designer’s place in the Kingdom of God.
  12. Apply techniques of professional presentation and promotion in the graphic design industry.
  13. Apply techniques of professional graphic design to build a professional portfolio of work.

Contact Us


Admissions

Phone: 951-343-3927
877-228-5657
Email: cbuonline@calbaptist.edu

CBU Online & Professional Studies Division

Phone: 951-343-3900
Email: cbuonline@calbaptist.edu

Financial Aid

Phone: 951-343-4236
Email: finaidops@calbaptist.edu

Student Accounts

Phone: 951-343-4371
Email: studentaccounts@calbaptist.edu

Disability Services

Phone: 951-343-2190
Email: dss@calbaptist.edu