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Certificate in Desktop Publishing

The desktop publishing certificate is designed for entry-level personnel whose goal is to become proficient using popular software programs in desktop publishing. It includes study of both desktop publishing techniques and design elements.

Total Semester Hours: 18

Four required courses:

• CMST 310 - Electronic Publishing (3)
• ARTT 354 - Elements of Computer Graphics (3)
• COMM 493 - Strategies for Visual Communications (3)
• CMST 311 - Advanced Electronic Publishing (3)

A supporting elective chosen from the following (3):

• CMST 103 - Application Software
• IFSM 201 - Introduction to Computer-Based Systems
• WRTG 289 - Introduction to Principles of Text Editing
• WRTG 489 - Advanced Technical Editing

A second supporting elective chosen from the above list (3)