Your plan for this degree
Graphic Design Certificate (GDC)
at North Shore Community College · 28 credits
A certificate — a shorter, focused credential (less than a full degree).
Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).
$5,352
In-state tuition / yr
18%
Graduate on time
$40,704
Median earnings after
62%
Earn above HS-grad wage
Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
4 transfer directly5 count as electives1 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Fitchburg State University for 10 required courses at North Shore Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
Fall
15 credits- Not offered this termIntroduction to Digital PhotographyART 116 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termElectronic ImagingGRA 116 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termIntroduction to Graphic DesignGRA 101 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termDigital Page LayoutGRA 118 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termDigital IllustrationGRA 202 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
Spring
13 credits- Not offered this termDesigning for WebGRA 208 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termIntegrated Media Design PrinciplesGRA 140 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termTypographyGRA 204 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termGraphic Design PortfolioGRA 216 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termIntroduction to the Professional PortfolioPRO 100 · 1 credit
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.