Design and Arts pathways
ASU’s design and art degree pathways help you take your next step toward a creative career by exploring university-level courses at ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and Arts, building credit toward your major and developing the skills today’s design industries need.
Take your next step toward a design and arts degree
Earn college credit in design and the arts through Universal Learner Courses from Arizona State University. These online courses are taught by ASU faculty and cover topics like digital photography, graphic design, fashion, and media arts. As part of a flexible pathway to admission, your completed courses can count toward a design or arts degree at ASU when you meet the program requirements.
How to qualify for admission to ASU
Credits
12–24
GPA required to be admitted
2.75
Steps to admission
12 credits if learner is 22 years old or older,
24 credits if learner is under 22 years old
Please note: Degrees can have specific or additional requirements. We encourage you to become familiar with the requirements of your degree of interest. Browse degrees below for more information.
Find a Design and Arts degree pathway that is right for you
Degree Description
Location
ASU Admission Requirements
Learners participating in Pathways must complete:
*Cumulative GPA includes transfer credits from previous institutions and new course work completed with ASU. Calculate your CGPA
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