Course variations

Course summary

The Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Communications prepares students for professional careers in printing, publishing, packaging, and related industries. The core curriculum assures graduates of having the skills and knowledge required by most entry-level jobs. The major requirements allow each student to select courses which enhance career preparation in specific segments of graphic communications. Coursework is heavily oriented around individual laboratory performance which stresses the development of problem-solving skills in a broad cross-section of manufacturing areas. Applications include all major processes and a variety of industry segments, including commercial printing, publishing, package production, specialty printing, and industrial applications of printing technology beyond communications. The most common career opportunities are in printing management, production planning and supervision, and commercial and technical sales.

Program modules

Students will have their courses in Orientation to Graphic Comm., Foundations in Graphic Comm., Introduction to Psychology, Approved Laboratory Science Requirement, Mathematics Requirement, Accelerated Composition, Introductory Statistics or Statistical Methods I.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have Graduation from a commissioned high school or comparable out-of-state institution. Higher Secondary School Certificate or Indian School Certificate Examination. Students must have the recommended high school curriculum English four credits, Mathematics three credits, Laboratory Science three credits, Foreign Language three credits, Social Sciences three credits, other two credits, and Physical Education/ROTC one credit. A TOEFL score of 550 on the paper version, 213 on the computer version or 79-80 on the Internet-based version is generally required. The TOEFL may be waived for transfer students who have earned a grade of C or better in English Composition I and II from an accredited U.S. college or university. The test may also be waived for students from countries where English is the primary language or one of the official languages. Students must have the SAT and ACT scores for the admissions. Admissions to the Production Studies in Performing Arts degree is a two-step process. Students should apply to Clemson by the December 1 priority deadline, send an official high school transcript with senior year courses listed, and request official SAT or ACT scores be sent to Clemson directly from the testing agency

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Clemson University

Department name

College of Business and Behavioral Science, Department of Graphic Communications