Department of Design [ Social Science ]

	Undergraduate Admissions Policy
	Pre-Design Courses*
	General Education Curriculum
	Foundations
	Social Science**
	Three courses, one from each of the following categories: individuals and groups, organizations and polities, human, natural, and economic resources. Suggested: Psychology 100, Sociology 101, and Economics 200, or other courses from the approved GEC list. **Note: See approved GEC course list for specific courses—one course on social diversity in the US and two non-western or global courses are required.
	Natural Science**
	Arts and Humanities**
	Additional Required Courses for all Design Majors
	Additional Courses: Industrial Design Major
	Additional Courses: Interior Design Major
	Additional Courses: Visual Communication Design Major
	Advising Services



	Prof. Scott Shim will be joining the Design Department in autumn quarter. Scott was formerly at Purdue University. More about Scott can be found [here]. A representation of the OSU foreign exchange program partners is included in a Google Map. The 2009 edition of U.S. News and World Report - America's Best Graduate Schools has ranked OSU's Design graduate program as #5 in the nation, and #1 in public institutions! [more] OSU Design Department Design graduate program ranked #6 nationally by 2009 DesignIntelligence survey; undergraduate program ranked #10, and #3 in a survey of Art and Design school Deans. The Design Department's latest newsletter, Quick Sketches. [more] The Department of Design offers an undergraduate Minor in Industrial, Interior and Visual Communications Design. [more] Design Undergraduate Research page online. [more] Student discounted laptop bundles for design students. [purchase options]

	A current "curriculum flow" for each major can be accessed [here]. College of the Arts and Humanities [Technology Help Desk] Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" can be found at [design.osu.edu/faq.html] Download the Graduate Application Form for MFA degrees in [Design Development] and [Digital Animation + Interactive Media (DAIM)]. Download the undergraduate program information documents [here] For current Design Graduate students: Download the Graduate Handbook [here] e-mail the chairperson directly [ nini.1@osu.edu ], or submit your input or request anonymously [here].

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