About Design Technology

Bachelor of Science

What advantages will I have at BSU?

Real-world value: Coursework adheres to real-world design and production standards used by working production managers. Our students are challenged to be innovative, while completing projects on time and on budget.
Art and design: Students gain a strong foundation in the principles of art and design with courses from within the Department of Visual Arts.
Hands-on learning: Our highly interactive lab courses allow students to ask questions and seek feedback from faculty and peers. Ongoing critiques and discussions help students develop critical-thinking skills in assessing design solutions.
Presentation skills: Our courses require students to present projects in formal and informal settings to build strong communications skills.
Internships: Our programs include professional internships that help students build confidence and strengthen credentials. Many interns are paid, and some intern positions lead to full-time employment.
Industry connections: We maintain strong industry ties with an advisory board that helps keep the university current on design and communication trends, challenges and technologies. Our board represents about 45 design-related companies from throughout the United States, including a strong contingent of regionally based companies. The board meets annually at Bemidji State University.

Design Technology majors must maintain a 2.75 overall GPA.
Students transferring from MnSCU Community and/or Technical College with an associate degree in a related design field may be eligible for an articulated transfer into the Design Technology Program.

For more information on degree requirements, you should see Design Technology in the BSU Catalog.

These are just some of the many directions you can go with a Design Tech degree.