Game Design, Graduate Certificate

Game design is one of the fastest-growing fields in entertainment, business, and education. From healthcare to political science, companies use games to educate their constituents and enhance employee skills.

The Graduate Certificate in Game Design offers a practice-oriented approach to the art and science of game making. The program emphasizes visual design and programming for video games and fosters conceptual understanding of the principles of game design for all varieties of games—from educational board games to iPhone games.

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• Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality. 
• Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 

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Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
DGM 6308	Intermediate Programming for Digital Media	4
DGM 6400	Game Design Fundamentals	4
DGM 6403	Game Engine Fundamentals	4
DGM 6405	Game Development	4
DGM 6410	Game Design Technology Lab	4

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

20 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required