Graphic Communications Program AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/11/2025
Program Description
The Graphic Communications program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree which consists of a combination of technical software and art/design/theory courses to teach students not only the theory of graphic communications, but the application of this exciting and cutting-edge profession. The program also offers a certificate option that will equip students with the essentials of graphics design and publishing.
Established in 1980
CIP: 10-0301 Graphic Communications, General.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1168.00 Hours / 65.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,775.00 |
| Books | $2,500.00 |
| Fees | $1,330.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $680.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,285.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Graphic Communications Program AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/11/2025
Program Description
The Graphic Communications program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree which consists of a combination of technical software and art/design/theory courses to teach students not only the theory of graphic communications, but the application of this exciting and cutting-edge profession. The program also offers a certificate option that will equip students with the essentials of graphics design and publishing.
Established in 1980
CIP: 10-0301 Graphic Communications, General.
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1168.00 Hours / 65.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,775.00 |
| Books | $2,500.00 |
| Fees | $1,330.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $680.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,285.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit