Design Studies

A unique interdisciplinary major that sparks knowledge, innovation for the future and cultural awareness, Design Studies is great for creative students who want to be engaged in design but don’t necessarily see themselves as traditional designers.

Fast Facts

Individualized support

Major core classes typically have only 15-20 students.

Project based classes

Most courses focus on projects that provide experience with concepts and skills as opposed to lectures and tests.

Learn in the field

Uncover amazing experiences and endless opportunities during a required summer internship.

Careers

Sustainable design consulting
Design project management
Creative marketing specialist
Historic preservation
Design material sales
Disability consulting and compliance
Event planning
Advertising

Course Schedule

Freshman Year

Suggested Plan of Study
Fall	Spring
WVUE 191 – First Year Seminar	DSGN 393 – Visual Communications
ENGL 101 – Intro to Composition and Rhetoric	Minor Course
DSM 130 – Intro. to Design	GEF 3
GEF 4, 5, 6	GEF 7

For full suggested course schedule, class descriptions and more information on General Education Foundations (GEF) see the course catalog.