STEM-Designated Program
The College for Creative Studies, in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) listing of programs designated as STEM, offer the following degree programs that align with the requirements needed for graduates to be eligible for a F-1 Visa STEM OPT extension.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) STEM designated academic program listing was last updated in 2023.
To learn more about the STEM OPT extension and other employment and training designations and processes for international students, please visit the Practical Training and Employment webpage.
| CCS Academic Program | Degree Level | CIP Code |
|---|---|---|
| Color and Materials Design | MFA, MA | 50.0499 |
| Communication Design | BFA | 11.0801 |
| Design for Sustainability (Fall 2025) | MFA, MA | 03.0103 |
| Entertainment Arts: Animation, Concept Design and Game Design | BFA | 10.0304 |
| Transportation Design | BFA, MA, MFA (All corresponding year tracks for MA & MFA) | 15.1301 |
| User Experience Design | MFA, MA | 30.3101 |
