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Bachelor of Design
California State University - Dominguez Hills
- Carson, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Design is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Design and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Graphic designer
- Creative agencies
- Marketing and digital advertising
- Software and publishing companies
Curriculum
- Studio sequence in two- and three-dimensional design
- Graphic design
- Typography
- Photography
- Web design
- Motion graphics
- Animation
- Social media
- History of design and research and development
- Working in a Mac lab with industry-standard software and ending in production and installation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- First-time applicants: secondary school completed with a 2.5 GPA or better; transfer applicants: C average. English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- PTE 44
- Duolingo 95) unless waived; financial affidavit for the I-20.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Completed secondary education (first-time) or some college coursework with C average (transfer); English proficiency unless waived; financial affidavit for I-20
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- PTE Academic 44
- Duolingo 95
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport copy
- academic transcripts
- graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review admission requirements and available intakes for Design. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,006 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Carson campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Humanities |
| Department | Department of Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days leftProgram starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
12502 scholarships connected to this program.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,006 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $21,851 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, PTE Academic 44, Duolingo 95, IELTS Academic 5.5.
12502 scholarships are connected to this program.

