Associate of Science - Graphic Design Online Degree Information

	Associate of Science - Graphic Design
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Degree Title:	Associate of Science - Graphic Design
College:	The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division
Description:	The Graphics Design Associate program provides instruction on the skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging and production using scanners, digital cameras and computer-based hardware and software (such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator) and all the other essential skills to begin a career in the design field. By graduation, you will have acquired the training and portfolio necessary to interview for an entry-level career opportunity with: Corporations, Organizations, Educational Institutions, Government Agencies, Entertainment, Ad Agencies and more.

Accreditation:	The Art Institute Online is a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is a national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	The prospective student must be a high school graduate with a high school GPA of 2.0, or hold a General Education Development (GED) Certificate with a score of 225 or higher, or a bachelor's degree or higher as a prerequisite for admission.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Address:
420 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1301
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
4 Quarter start dates per year.

Average Cost per Credit:
Per course (3 credit hours) including online lab fee: $1210

Credit-earning Options:
Students have 5 ways to gain advanced academic credit at The Art Institute Online. These include AP exams, CLEP testing, transfer of credit for postsecondary courses, credit for life/work experience, and the Computer Literacy proficiency exam.

Delivery Format: (?)
Courses are accessed on a computer using an Internet connection. Classes are asynchronus, which means that students don't have to attend class at a specific time. However, students must meet the required attendence and participation requirements.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Associate's College

Technical Requirements:
To access all courses, you must have a 56K or higher internet connection, a web browser, and a Pentium-class PC or G3 or higher Macintosh. Course-specific hardware/software requirements can be found in the online Course Catalog.

Geographic Restrictions:
US and Candian citizens only

On-Campus Requirement:
There are no on-campus requirements for The Art Institute Online.

Scholarships Offered:
Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG (Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant), Art Institute Scholarships, Other Scholarships, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans' Benefits, and Tax Benefits.

Loans Offered:
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students), Federal Perkins Loan, Creative Education Loan, and Home Equity Loan.

Registration Details:
Upon receipt of your application, we will contact you to discuss the enrollment process. Once we have received and processed your paperwork, we will establish a financial plan that enables you to attend classes once you have received final acceptance.