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Degree: BS

College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASU 101-TPS: The ASU Experience	1
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
GIT 135: Graphic Communications	3	C
GIT 210: Creative Thinking and Design Visualization	3
MAT 117: College Algebra (MA)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Term hours subtotal:	16

ASU 101 is required of all first-year students.
Prep for success using the First-Year Student Guide.
Join a Fulton community.
Explore engineering and technical professions.

Term 2 16 - 32 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GIT 230: Digital Illustration in Publishing	3	C
HSE 101: Introduction to Human Systems Engineering (SB)	3
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
GIT 250: Introduction to Commercial Print	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Complete MAT 117 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	16

Create a Handshake profile.
Get involved with EPICS, the Generator Labs, and the Fulton Start-Up Center.

Term 3 32 - 48 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

IFT 101: Information Technology Programming Logic	3	C
TMC 110: Understanding the Enterprise	3
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
Natural Science - General (SG) OR Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Complete GIT 135 AND GIT 210 course(s).
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4 48 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GIT 215: Introduction to Web Authoring	3	C
IFT 200: Information Modeling, Storage and Retrieval	3	C
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Pursue an undergraduate research experience.
Apply for internships.
Attend career fairs and events.

Term 5 63 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GIT 337: Web Content Design	3	C
GIT 303: Digital Publishing	3
GIT 315: Digital Video Techniques	3
GIT 384: Commercial Photography	3
IFT 210: Introduction to Java Technologies	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	15

Plan for success using the Junior Guide.
Network at student organization competitions or professional societies.

Term 6 78 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GIT 314: Multimedia Design, Planning and Storyboards	3
GIT 414: Web Site Design and Internet/Web Technologies	3
IFT 458: Middleware Programming and Database Security	3	C
TWC 451: Copyright and Intellectual Property in the Electronic Age	3
Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7 93 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GIT 450: Digital Workflow in Graphic Industries	3
GIT 417: Advanced Web Markup and Scripting	3	C
GIT 480: Senior Project	3
Upper Division Full-Stack Elective	3
Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Use Handshake to apply for full-time positions.

Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	GIT 413: Professional Portfolio Design and Presentation	3
	GIT 418: Multimedia Authoring, Scripting and Production	3
	GIT 432: Graphic Industry Business Practices	3
	Elective	3
	Term hours subtotal:	12

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First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2023 - 2024 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

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Graphic Information Technology (Full-Stack Web Development), BS

College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 16 Credit Hours

ASU 101-TPS: The ASU Experience

Hours: 1

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GIT 135: Graphic Communications

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GIT 210: Creative Thinking and Design Visualization

Hours: 3

MAT 117: College Algebra (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Notes:

ASU 101 is required of all first-year students.
Prep for success using the First-Year Student Guide.
Join a Fulton community.
Explore engineering and technical professions.

Term 2

16 - 32 Credit Hours

GIT 230: Digital Illustration in Publishing

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HSE 101: Introduction to Human Systems Engineering (SB)

Hours: 3

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GIT 250: Introduction to Commercial Print

Hours: 3

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Complete MAT 117 course(s).

Notes:

Create a Handshake profile.
Get involved with EPICS, the Generator Labs, and the Fulton Start-Up Center.

Term 3

32 - 48 Credit Hours

IFT 101: Information Technology Programming Logic

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TMC 110: Understanding the Enterprise

Hours: 3

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Global Awareness (G)

Hours: 3

Natural Science - General (SG) OR Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Complete GIT 135 AND GIT 210 course(s).

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Notes:

Prep for success using the Sophomore Guide.

Term 4

48 - 63 Credit Hours

GIT 215: Introduction to Web Authoring

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

IFT 200: Information Modeling, Storage and Retrieval

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Pursue an undergraduate research experience.
Apply for internships.
Attend career fairs and events.

Term 5

63 - 78 Credit Hours

GIT 337: Web Content Design

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GIT 303: Digital Publishing

Hours: 3

GIT 315: Digital Video Techniques

Hours: 3

GIT 384: Commercial Photography

Hours: 3

IFT 210: Introduction to Java Technologies

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Plan for success using the Junior Guide.
Network at student organization competitions or professional societies.

Term 6

78 - 93 Credit Hours

GIT 314: Multimedia Design, Planning and Storyboards

Hours: 3

GIT 414: Web Site Design and Internet/Web Technologies

Hours: 3

IFT 458: Middleware Programming and Database Security

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TWC 451: Copyright and Intellectual Property in the Electronic Age

Hours: 3

Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course.
Develop a professional profile online.

Term 7

93 - 108 Credit Hours

GIT 450: Digital Workflow in Graphic Industries

Hours: 3

GIT 417: Advanced Web Markup and Scripting

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

GIT 480: Senior Project

Hours: 3

Upper Division Full-Stack Elective

Hours: 3

Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Plan for success using the Senior Guide.
Use Handshake to apply for full-time positions.

Term 8

108 - 120 Credit Hours

GIT 413: Professional Portfolio Design and Presentation

Hours: 3

GIT 418: Multimedia Authoring, Scripting and Production

Hours: 3

GIT 432: Graphic Industry Business Practices

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Notes

- First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

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Full-Stack Elective

GIT 340: Information Design and Usability

GIT 435: Website and E-Commerce Strategies

GIT 484: Internship

IFT 300: Intermediate Database Management Systems

IFT 365: Applied Programming Language for Information Technology

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum

General University Requirements Legend

General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition