Graphic Design Certificate (GDC)
2025-2026 Business & Administrative Pathway
Certificate, Liberal Studies Division
Recommended Course Selection Sequence
| ART116 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| GRA116 | Electronic Imaging | 3 |
| GRA101 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| GRA118 | Digital Page Layout | 3 |
| GRA202 | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| GRA208 | Designing for Web | 3 |
| GRA204 | Typography | 3 |
| GRA140 | Integrated Media Design Principles | 3 |
| GRA216 | Graphic Design Portfolio | 3 |
| PRO100 | Introduction to the Professional Portfolio | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 28
Program Notes
- Open admissions
- Stackable credential
- Day program
- Summer Enrollment required
Campus Information
Additional Graduation Requirements
- Cumulative CLGPA at or above 2.0
- Submit your intent to graduate form at https://www.northshore.edu/registrar/graduation.html
Advising Notes
The certificate is intended for a student that has a degree and is looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of graphic design.
For students interested in continuing their education in the graphic design field, courses in this certificate count towards the Graphic Design Print and Graphic Design Integrated Media degree.
Courses are listed in the recommended order you should take them.
Many courses have prerequisite requirements that must be fulfilled to be eligible to enroll in the course.
Taking classes in the winter intersession and summer can accelerate your time to degree completion.
All student degree audits for graduation purposes will be based off the official program of study the student is enrolled in.