Blinn College to Southern New Hampshire University Online
5th Semester Pathway
- Please contact University Partnerships at partnersupport@snhu.edu for 5th Semester Program Admissions and Support.
- To ensure you are referencing the most current pathway for your program at SNHU, please visit www.snhu.edu/admission/transferring-credits/community-college-partnerships.
- This guide serves as a mapping tool for students. Individual student evaluations will vary.
| Blinn College AAS Graphic Design Course Requirements |
Cr | Southern New Hampshire University Online BA Graphic Design and Media Arts |
Cr | Course Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||||
| ARTC 1302 - Digital Imaging I | 3 | Major Elective | 3 | |
| ARTC 1313 - Digital Publishing I | 3 | Major Elective | 3 | |
| ARTC 1353 - Computer Illustration | 3 | Major Elective | 3 | |
| IMED 1316 - Computer Illustration | 3 | Science/Technology/Mathematics Requirement | 3 | |
| ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-Dimensional) | 3 | Fine Arts and Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Semester 1 Credits taken at Blinn College | 15 | Semester 1 Credits taken at SNHU | 0 | |
| Semester 2 Courses in bold are to be taken at SNHU |
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| ARTC 2313 - Digital Publishing II | 3 | IDS100/Free Elective | 3 | |
| ARTC 1327 - Typography | 3 | Science/Technology/Mathematics Requirement | 3 | |
| ARTV 1351 - Digital Video | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | |
| Any ARTS Studio Course as listed: ARTS 1312, 1316, 2313, 2316, 2323, 2341, 2346, 2348, 2356, 2357, 2366 | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | |
| *GRA200 - Digital Design Tools | 3 | GRA 200 - Digital Design Tools | 3 | |
| Semester 2 Credits taken at Blinn College | 12 | Semester 2 Credits taken at SNHU | 3 | |
| Semester 3 Courses in bold are to be taken at SNHU |
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| ARTS 2356 - Photography I | 3 | Fine Arts and Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Government or Social/Behavioral Sciences Core Elective (Except GEOG and SPCH) | 3 | Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture, or Creative Arts Core Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | |
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I | 3 | ENG122 English Composition I | 3 | |
| *GRA205 - Fundamentals of Design | 3 | GRA 205 - Fundamentals of Design | 3 | |
| Semester 3 Credits taken at Blinn College | 12 | Semester 3 Credits taken at SNHU | 3 | |
| Semester 4 Courses in bold are to be taken at SNHU |
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| ARTS 2356 - Photography I | 3 | Fine Arts and Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Government or Social/Behavioral Sciences Core Elective (Except GEOG and SPCH) | 3 | Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture, or Creative Arts Core Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | |
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I | 3 | ENG122 English Composition I | 3 | |
| *GRA 280 Design Thinking for Graphics Designers | 3 | *GRA 280 Design Thinking for Graphics Designers | 3 | |
| Semester 4 Credits taken at Blinn College | 12 | Semester 4 Credits taken at SNHU | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| ARTS 2357 - Photography II OR PHTC 1341 - Color Photography I | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 | |
| ARTV 2301 - 2-D Animation I | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | |
| ARTC 2335 - Portfolio Dev. For Graphic Design OR ARTC 2388 - Internship - Commercial and Advertising Art OR ARTC 2380 - Cooperative Education - Commercial and Advertising Art | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | |
| **ENGL 13012 - English Composition II | 3 | ENG123 English Composition II | 3 | |
| **History Elective | 3 | History Requirement | 3 | |
| Semester 5 Credits taken at Blinn College | 15 | Semester 5 Credits taken at SNHU | 0 | |
| Total Credit Hours: Blinn College | 66 | Total Credit Hours: SNHU | 9 | |
| Total Program Hours: Blinn College and SNHU | 75 | |||
- * Equivalent to SNHU course is not offered at Blinn - students will need to take course through SNHU.
- ** Course is not required for Blinn College’s AAS Graphic Design but is required in SNHU’s BA Graphic Design and Media Arts. Course is recommended to take at Blinn College.
Transfer Credit Policy
- Excess general education credits are transferred as free elective credit, if available.
- This guide serves as a mapping tool for students and is based upon SNHU Online’s 2022/2023 Academic Catalog at time of enrollment and this institution’s equivalent academic year. Transfer equivalents earned prior or subsequent to this academic year will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for transfer equivalency.
- Students must earn a grade of C- or better for course transfer.
- Students may transfer up to 90 credits if previous credits meet SNHU Online’s degree requirements and academic standards for transfer.
- Students must take at least 30 credits (10 classes) at SNHU Online to be awarded a bachelor’s degree.
General Education Core Requirements
| Blinn College AAS Graphic Design Course Requirements | Cr | Southern New Hampshire University Online BA Graphic Design and Media Arts | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL1301 Composition I | 3 | ENG 122 English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL1302 English Composition II | 3 | ENG 123 English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH1314 or higher | 3 | Any foundation math course meeting the MAT prefix numbered 100-300 | 3 |
| ENGL2308, PSYC2306, 2308, 2316, or SOCI2301 | 3 | Any 300/400 level HIS, LIT, IDS, PHL, POL, PSY, SCS, SOC, ENG, and 60 or more credits. | 3 |
| Directed: Government Elective OR Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (except GEOG and SPCH) | 3 | ESBS: Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement (ATH, ECO, HSE, CJ/JUS, POL, PSY, SCS, SOC, SST) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (ANTH, ECON, GOVT, PSYC, SOCI, SOCW) | 3 | ESBS: Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement (ATH, ECO, HSE, CJ/JUS, POL, PSY, SCS, SOC, SST) | 3 |
| IMED1316 Web Design I | 3 | ESTM: Science/Technology/Mathematics Requirement (BIO, CHM, CS, EG, ENV, GAM, GEO, GRA, IT, MAT, PHL 214, PHL 305, PHY, SCI, IHP 340) | 3 |
| ARTC1327 Typography | 3 | ESTM: Science/Technology/Mathematics Requirement (same as above) | 3 |
| History (HIST) Elective | 3 | Professional Comm. and Career Planning or History (HIS or HIS 100) | 3 |
| ARTS1311 Design I | 3 | EFAH: Fine Arts and Humanities Requirement (ENG, FAS, HIS, HON, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHL, LAR, LAS, LFR, LSP, LAN, LMN) | 3 |
| ARTS2356 Photography I | 3 | EFAH: Fine Arts and Humanities Requirement (as above) | 3 |
| ARTS2357 Photography II OR PHTC1341 Color Photography I | 3 | General Education Elective (EGED) or EHIS: History Requirement (HIS or HIS 200) | 3 |
| ARTC2313 Digital Publishing II | 3 | IDS 100 or Introductory Humanities Course or Free Elective for students transferring 12+ credits | 3 |
| ARTS2313 Graphic Design OR ARTS2348 Digital Media | 3 | SNHU 107 or Free Elective for students transferring 12+ credits | 3 |
Blinn College Courses - Major Course Requirements
| Blinn College Courses | Southern New Hampshire University Online BA Graphic Design and Media Arts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GRA 200 Digital Design Tools | 3 | 3 | |
| GRA 205 Fundamentals of Design | 3 | 3 | |
| GRA 280 Design Thinking for Graphic Designers | 3 | 3 | |
| GRA 310 Digital Graphic Design for the Web | 3 | 3 | |
| GRA 340 Typography | 3 | 3 | |
| GRA 470 User Interface and Experience | 3 | 3 | |
| GRA 290 Professional Practices in Graphic Design | 3 | 3 | |
| GRA 360 Designing a Brand Identity | 3 | 3 | |
| GRA 410 Adv. Digital Graphic Design for Web | 3 | 3 | |
| GRA 415 Multi-Channel Advertising Design | 3 | 3 | |
| GRA 499 Personal Branding and Self Promotion | 3 | 3 |
Blinn College Courses - SNHU Major Electives
| Blinn College Courses | SNHU Major Electives | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GRA330 - Designing with Data | 3 | 3 | |
| ARTC1302 Digital Imaging I ARTC1313 Digital Publishing I ARTC1353 Computer Illustration I |
9 | 9 credit(s) from COM FAS, GRA, or MKT within the 100 - 400 range or: BUS 210 Managing and Leading in Business GRA 490 Graphic Design Internship SNHU 495 Internship |
9 |
Blinn College Courses - SNHU Free Electives
| Blinn College Courses | SNHU Free Electives | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTV1351 Digital Video | 3 | 3 | |
| ARTS Studio Course Elective | 3 | 3 | |
| Core Curriculum Course in Language, Philosophy and Culture OR Creative Arts | 3 | 3 | |
| SPCH1321 OR SPCH1318 | 3 | 3 | |
| ARTC1349 Art Direction I | 3 | 3 | |
| Core Curriculum Course in Mathematics OR Life/Physical Sciences | 3 | 3 | |
| ARTV2301 2-D Animation I | 3 | 3 | |
| ARTC2335, ARTC2388, OR ARTC2380 | 3 | 3 |
Blinn College Degree Credits: 60-75
SNHU Online BA Graphic Design and Media Arts Credits Required: 120
Transfer Credit Policy
- Excess general education credits are transferred as free elective credit, if available.
- This guide serves as a mapping tool for students and is based upon SNHU Online’s 2022/2023 Academic Catalog at time of enrollment and this institution’s equivalent academic year. Transfer equivalents earned prior or subsequent to this academic year will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for transfer equivalency.
- Students must earn a grade of C- or better for course transfer.
- Students may transfer up to 90 credits if previous credits earned meet SNHU Online’s degree requirements and academic standards for transfer.
- Students must take at least 30 credits (10 classes) at SNHU Online to be awarded a bachelor’s degree.