Program Overview

Program Course Delivery
Graphic Design - Minor On-Campus & Online

Online program details

Get creative with a graphic design minor

If you have a passion for creativity and want to enhance your current major, a graphic design minor is a great option. Gain the skills you need to be a graphic designer with courses in visual communication, graphic applications, design, and branding fundamentals.

Graphic Design Minor

The graphic design minor is intended for students who want to enhance their academic major with design skills. Courses will include an emphasis on visual communication, graphic applications, design, and branding fundamentals.

Graphic Design Minor Courses

Program Description

  • Combines art and technology
  • Great addition to many majors
  • Provides excellent skills for a highly visual world

Awards and Accreditation

The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Student Experiences

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Average Cost After Aid

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$13,436

Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)

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$12,894

Average net price after grants &
scholarships (2021-2022 data)

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$22,883

Average TOTAL student loan debt after
graduation (2022-2023)

Scholarship and Funding Options

The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!

Your Future Professors

Megan Bell
Associate Professor
Courtney Bergman
Lecturer, Veden Fellow

What is Campus Life Like?

Residential Life

University of Minnesota Crookston's residence halls are ranked #1 public college dorms in Minnesota by Niche. The residential halls are clean, safe, spacious and modern. There is a mix of traditional style rooms, suites, and apartments available on-campus which include amenities such as ensuite bathrooms, walk-closets, and full size kitchens with all major appliances. There are also beautiful common spaces in every residential building that are great places to hangout, play games, study, or relax. Schedule a tour to see for yourself why they're ranked #1!

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