Marketing and Design - AAS Degree (2014-2015)
Hutchinson and Willmar (60 Credits) - Education Plan

Ridgewater College offers several programs in the marketing field. Students can earn an A.A.S. degree or diploma in marketing and sales management. All of the programs offer a curriculum that centers on theory and practical experience through internships.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(14 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
MMDT 1002 Graphic Visualization 3 
MMDT 1004 Introduction to Typography 1 
MMDT 1006 Color Theory 1 
MMDT 1008 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 
MMDT 1021 HTML and CSS 3 
MMDT 1051 Image Editing 3 
MSM 1101 Principles of Marketing 3 
MSM 1103 Basic Sales Techniques 3 
MSM 1205 Business Presentations 3 
MSM 1212 Personal Finance 3 
MSM 1220 Advertising 3 
MSM 2105 Computer Applications 3 
MSM 2110 Principles of Supervision 3 
MSM 2125 E-Commerce & Social Media 3 
Total Credits: 36  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 38 while the section is listed as having 36 credits.
 
Elective Courses
(select 9 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
MMDT 1001 Solving Computer Problems 2 
MMDT 1041 Information Illustration 3 
MMDT 1057 Electronic Publishing 3 
MMDT 1112 Animation for Web Design I 3 
MMDT 1114 Animation for Web Design II 3 
MMDT 1144 Multimedia and the Web 3 
MSM 1500 Professional/Leadership Development 1 
MSM 1818 Internship I 3-6*
MSM 1819 Internship II 1-3*
MSM 2425 Independent Study 1-3*
Total Credits: 9  
 
General Education Required Courses
(2 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMST 121 Introduction to Communication 3 
ENGL 121 College Composition I - Critical Reading & Writing 3 
Total Credits: 6  
 
General Education Elective Courses
General Education courses will be selected from at least three (3) of the ten (10) goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer curriculum. Courses can be taken from any of the ten (10) goal areas.
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 9  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 60  

*Credits for this course are variable. See your Advisor about this course.