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Earn your specialized associate degree in graphic arts at our State College and Altoona, Pennsylvania, campuses. Accredited by ACCSC and licensed by the PA Department of Education, Department of Private Licensed Schools. The Graphic Arts AST Degree at South Hills is an on-campus program that features small class sizes and more opportunities for individualized attention. Our GA curriculum consists of 119.5 credits that can be completed in just 2 years. It includes courses like: Fundamentals of Design, Color Theory, Video Production & Editing, Social Media and Marketing for Designers, and Advanced Web Site Design.

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South Hills School of Business and Technology - State College PA

South Hills School of Business & Technology, located at its campus in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is part of a small yet dynamic educational institution with a history spanning over five decades. Established in 1970, the school is fully accredited and committed to providing a career-focused education that equips students with real-world skills essential for immediate employment upon graduation. It offers a diverse range of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates primarily in business, technology, healthcare, and graphic arts, catering to both recent high school graduates and adults seeking career advancement.

The Altoona campus of South Hills School of Business & Technology is known for its personalized learning environment, benefiting from small class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio that ensure individual attention. The school has a rich legacy closely linked to the Mazza family, whose influence profoundly shapes its educational philosophy and growth. With a high acceptance rate of 97.9% in 2022, the school remains inclusive while maintaining rigorous standards through a robust curriculum. The relatively high tuition is offset by the promising return on investment due to its strong career placement support and services, which solidifies the school’s mission to foster lifelong learning and professional growth 1.

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