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BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor’s Degree Core Curriculum
Hesed University’s Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs incorporate a comprehensive Core Curriculum designed to equip students with foundational knowledge in liberal arts, sciences, and biblical studies. This curriculum reflects the institution’s commitment to integrating academic excellence with spiritual formation.
The Bachelor’s Degree Core Curriculum includes the following components:
- General Education and Bible Studies: Courses in biblical, textual, and historical studies provide students with a strong foundation in understanding scriptural truths and their historical contexts.
- Theological Studies Core: A group of required theological and professional courses that deepen students’ understanding of their faith and its application to their personal and professional lives.
- Chapel and Christian Service Requirements: Participation in regular Chapel sessions and Christian Service activities to nurture spiritual growth and community engagement.
These requirements apply to all majors, with variations in the General Education section based on the prerequisites for specific programs, such as Architecture or Graphic Design.
Students may declare a major upon enrollment and make changes up until the end of the sophomore year. However, changes beyond this point may result in delays in graduation. Those wishing to pursue a double major must seek academic advising to ensure all requirements are met.
Undergraduate students at Hesed University must fulfill the following requirements to graduate with a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree:
- Complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits: This includes credits from the Bachelor’s Degree Core Curriculum, major-specific courses, and electives.
- Fulfill the Bachelor’s Degree Core Requirements: Complete 60 units of core curriculum requirements, including General Education, Bible studies, and theological studies.
- Complete a major: Students must fulfill all requirements for their declared major (e.g., Architecture, Graphic Design). Students are subject to the major requirements in effect at the time of their enrollment.
- Participate in Christian Service: Successfully receive a passing mark for all Christian Service requirements as outlined by the university.
- Maintain satisfactory Chapel participation: Maintain an acceptable Chapel attendance record for each term of enrollment.
- Achieve academic performance standards: Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C) in all coursework at Hesed University and a 2.00 (C) GPA in all major-specific courses.
- Complete all degree requirements within the time limit: All coursework and graduation requirements must be completed within ten years of initial enrollment.
- Fulfill financial obligations: Satisfy all financial responsibilities owed to Hesed University.
Program Goals
Hesed University’s Core Learning Outcomes serve as the guiding framework for the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs.
I. Bible & Theology Core (48 Units)
- BIBL100 Old Testament Survey (4 units)
- BIBL110 New Testament Survey (4 units)
- BIBL120 The Gospels (4 units)
- BIBL240 Romans I (4 units)
- BIBL250 Romans II (4 units)
- BIBL260 Galatians (4 units)
- BIBL330 Pentateuch (4 units)
- HIST110 History of Christianity (4 units)
- THEO100 Introduction to Theology (4 units)
- THEO200 God’s Plan of Creation and Redemption I (4 units)
- THEO211 God’s Plan of Creation and Redemption II (4 units)
- THEO220 Introduction to Christian Ethics (4 units)
- THEO310 Biblical Apologetics (4 units)
II. General Education (60 units)
1) General Education Foundation (12 units): All Bachelor level students are required to take no fewer than 12 units of General Education Foundation courses selected from the following options:
- ANTH320 World Perspectives (4 units)
- BIBL130 Introduction to the Bible (4 units)
- COMM130 Speech & Communication (4 units)
- MINS205 Cultivating a Christian Mind (4 units)
- SOCI150 Research & Writing (4 units)
2) General Education Distribution (48 units)
(i) Humanities/Arts
- ARTH100 Art History: Iconography 13th – 14th Century (4 units)
- ARTH120 World Art History (4 units)
- ARTH205 Symbolism in Arts (4 units)
- ARTH220 History of Graphic Design (4 units)
- ARTH230 Introduction to Art (4 units)
- ARTH300 Contemporary Art History (4 units)
- FARI101 Introduction to Drawing (4 units)
- FARI102 Intermediate Drawing (4 units)
- FARI105 Basic Perspective (4 units)
- CHEM210 Chemistry 1 (4 units)
- Co-requisite: CHEM211 Chemistry 1 Lab (1 unit)
- CHEM220 Chemistry 2 (4 units)
- MATH100 Calculus I (5 units)
- MATH110 Calculus II (5 units)
- PHYS130 Calculus-Based Physics 1 (4 units)
- PHYS201 Calculus-Based Physics 2 (4 units)
III. General Ministry Skills (0 unit)
Undergraduate students at Hesed University must participate in two essential co-curricular programs as part of their holistic development:
1) College Chapel (PRAC011)
Students are required to register for PRAC011 College Chapel every quarter they are enrolled.
- Passing Requirements: Students must achieve a minimum score of 70% on chapel assignments to pass.
- Failure Policy: Students who fail chapel four or more times become ineligible for graduation. Repeated failures may lead to disciplinary action by the campus chaplaincy. Potential consequences include: Warning/ Probation/ Suspension/ Dismissal
- Additional details about expectations, assignments, and policies are provided in the Chapel Program Handbook.
2) College Christian Service (PRAC010)
Students are required to pass six quarters of PRAC010 College Christian Service to qualify for graduation.
- Passing Requirements: Students must achieve a minimum score of 70% on Christian service assignments.
- For further guidance, refer to the Christian Service Program Handbook.
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (Major)
The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design program at Hesed University equips students with a biblical foundation and creative expertise, integrating Christian mission with art and design. This program prepares students to become ministry practitioners who communicate visually with purpose and impact. The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design program at Hesed University equips students with a biblical foundation and creative expertise, integrating Christian mission with art and design. This program prepares students to become ministry practitioners who communicate visually with purpose and impact.
Program Goals
Aligned with Hesed University’s mission, graduates of the Graphic Design program will:
- Develop and design communication systems integrating diverse media and technologies.
- Apply fundamental principles and processes of visual communication effectively.
- Incorporate research findings into design projects to inform and enrich their work.
- Collaborate successfully within multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
- Utilize current technology to execute professional design practices.
- Demonstrate proficiency in research and analytical methods to solve design challenges.
- Acquire functional knowledge of industry-standard design practices and workflows.
- Gain practical experience through internships or entrepreneurial fieldwork.
- Understand the biblical basis for artistic creation and its connection to a personal calling as a graphic designer.
- Create meaningful visual narratives that reflect Gospel values in the practice of graphic design.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, undergraduate students must fulfill the following requirements:
- Complete a total of 120 semester credit hours, including:
- 42 semester credit hours of General Education
- 52 semester credit hours of Graphic Design Major Requirements
- Minimum 23 semester credit hours of Graphic Design Major Electives
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C grade point average) in all academic coursework.
- Achieve passing marks for all Christian Service and Chapel requirements.
- Successfully complete a final project and portfolio that demonstrate proficiency in design skills.
- Adhere to the degree requirements outlined in the catalog for the academic year in which they enrolled.
- Satisfy all financial obligations to the university before graduation.
Time Limit
The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design degree program is designed to be completed within four years of full-time study. All degree requirements must be fulfilled within six years from the initial date of enrollment, except in cases of extenuating circumstances.
Students who do not complete the requirements within the six-year period must apply to the Registrar’s Office for an extension. Extensions are granted on a yearly
Curriculum
I. General Education Requirements (42 credits)
1. Bible Core and Theology (9 credits) · BIBL100 Old Testament Survey (2 credits)
· BIBL110 New Testament Survey (2 credits)
· HIST110 History of Christianity (3 credits)
· THEO100 Introduction to Theology (2 credits)
2. Bible Electives (3 credits) Choose one of the following
· BIBL130 Introduction to the Bible (3 credits)
· BIBL120 The Gospels (3 credits)
· BIBL240 Romans (3 credits)
· BIBL330 Pentateuch (3 credits)
3. Natural/Information Science & Mathematics (6 credits)
· Foundations of Digital Communication Tools (3 credits)
· MATH101 Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)
4. Critical Thinking (9 credits)
· MINS205 Cultivating a Christian Mind (3 credits)
· THEO220 Introduction to Christian Ethics (3 credits)
· DESN210 Introduction to Design Thinking and Problem Solving (3 credits)
5. Communication & Information Literacy (6 credits)
· COMM130 Speech & Communication (3 credits)
· SOCI150 Research & Writing (3 credits)
6. Civic & Global Engagement (3 credits) Choose one of the following:
· COMM220 Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
· HIST230 Global Civilization and Christian Thought (3 credits)
7. Social & Scientific Inquiry (6 credits)
· SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
· ENVS101 Environmental Science (3 credits)
II. General Ministry Skills Requirements (0 credits)
· PRAC010 College Christian Service (0 units)
· PRAC011 College Chapel (0 units)
III. Graphic Design Major Requirements (52 credits)
· ARTH100 Art History: Iconography 13th–14th Century (3 credits)
· ARTH205 Symbolism in Arts (3 credits)
· ARTH220 History of Graphic Design (3 credits)
· ARTH230 Introduction to Art (3 credits)
· ARTH300 Contemporary Art History (3 credits)
· FARI105 Basic Perspective (3 credits)
· GDES100 Basic Graphic Design (3 credits)
· GDES200 Typography 1 (3 credits)
· GDES240 Visual Layout (3 credits)
· GDES250 3D Modeling (3 credits)
· GDES300 Web Design (3 credits)
· GDES320 Package Design (3 credits)
· GDES410 Publication Design (3 credits)
· GDES420 Information Design (3 credits)
· GDES480 Graphic Design Senior Project (3 credits)
· DCAP200 Digital Imaging (3 credits)
· GDPT201–301 Design Ministry Internship I–IV (1 credit each, total 4 credits)
IV. Graphic Design Major Electives (Minimum 23 credits)
· FARI101 Fundamental Drawing (2 credits)
· FARI102 Intermediate Drawing (2 credits)
· FARI110 Color Theory and Design (3 credits)
· GDES330 Typography 2 (3 credits)
· GDES340 Interactive Design (3 credits)
· GDES400 Corporate Identity (3 credits)
· GDES401 Design Thinking (3 credits)
· GDES440 Animation (3 credits)
· DCAP320 Digital Video (3 credits)
· GDPT302–402 Design Ministry Internship V–VIII (1 credit each, total 4 credits)
V. Open Electives (3 credits)
Students must complete 3 credits of open electives, selected from introductory (100–299 level) professional studies courses offered within the Architecture Program.
