The Web Development and Digital Media 64-credit hour Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in web development and digital media.  This program teaches technologies and techniques involved in designing and developing websites, web applications, user experiences, and digital content necessary to capture audiences in our increasingly mobile world. The degree is designed to enhance skills and help students discover the specific discipline that best suits their talents and interests.  The degree offers an exciting variety of course options in a hands-on learning environment. Students have access to state-of-the-art computer and production labs. Coursework includes analysis of real-world case studies and hands-on projects that allow students to apply the concepts and skills they have learned to realistic business situations. Students are prepared for a variety of positions as web developers, web designers, user experience developers, and digital media specialists.

(Major Code 2030; CIP Code 11.0801)

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Associate of Applied Science Degree

First Semester

IT 120CompTIA A+ Core 23
WEB 110HTML and CSS3
WEB 112Professional Skills for the Digital Developer3
WEB 114Web Scripting: JavaScript I*2
WEB 116Digital Media Concepts2
WEB 118Digital Workflow3
Total Hours16

Second Semester (Web Development Option)

WEB 120Web Analytics*3
WEB 122CSS Techniques & Projects*3
WEB 124Web Scripting: JavaScript II*2
WEB 126Technical Interface Skills*3
WEB 128Server Scripting: PHP with MySQL*2
WEB 239Introduction to Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)*2
Total Hours15

Second Semester (Digital Media Option)

WEB 120Web Analytics*3
WEB 121Digital Media Assets*4
WEB 125Digital Video Tools1
WEB 126Technical Interface Skills*3
WEB 233Visual Storytelling3
WEB 243Search Engine Optimization*1
Total Hours15

Third Semester (Web Development Option)

Program Elective (see below)3
ENGL 121Composition I*3
WEB 234Web Apps I*3
or WEB 240 HTML and CSS II*
WEB 238Interactive Scripting: JQuery*4
Social and Behavioral and Sciences Elective ^3
Total Hours16

Third Semester (Digital Media Option)

Program Elective (see below)3
ENGL 121Composition I*3
WEB 231User Experience*4
WEB 237Emerging Technologies*3
Social and Behavioral and Sciences Elective ^3
Total Hours16

Fourth Semester (Web Development Option)

Program Elective (see below)5
WEB 290Web Development and Digital Media Capstone*3
Communications Elective ^3
NOTE: ENGL 140 is recommended
Humanities Elective ^3
Science or Math Elective ^3
Total Hours17

Fourth Semester (Digital Media Option)

Program Elective (see below)5
WEB 290Web Development and Digital Media Capstone*3
Communications Elective ^3
NOTE: ENGL 140 is recommended
Humanities Elective ^3
Science or Math Elective ^3
Total Hours17

Total Program Hours: 64

Program Electives

ANI 130Motion Graphics and Effects*3
CDTP 135Desktop Photo Manipulation I: Photoshop*1
CDTP 140Desktop Publishing I: InDesign*1
CDTP 145Desktop Illustration I: Illustrator*1
CDTP 155Desktop Photo Manipulation II: Photoshop*1
CDTP 160Desktop Publishing II: InDesign*1
CDTP 165Desktop Illustration II: Illustrator*1
CDTP 168Desktop Publishing III: InDesign*1
CDTP 175Desktop Photo Manipulation III: Photoshop*1
CDTP 185Desktop Illustration III: Illustrator*1
CDTP 190Applications for Visual Design*3
CS 134Programming Fundamentals4
CIS 124Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications3
CIS 142Beginning Programming using Python4
CSS 105Introduction to Personal Computers: Windows1
CSS 106Introduction to Personal Computers: Macintosh1
CSS 128PC Applications: MS Office3
WEB 121Digital Media Assets*4
WEB 122CSS Techniques & Projects*3
WEB 124Web Scripting: JavaScript II*2
WEB 125Digital Video Tools1
WEB 128Server Scripting: PHP with MySQL*2
WEB 172WordPress I*1
WEB 231User Experience*4
WEB 233Visual Storytelling3
WEB 237Emerging Technologies*3
WEB 239Introduction to Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)*2
WEB 243Search Engine Optimization*1
WEB 245Motion Graphics Tools*1
WEB 292Special Topics:*1-3
WEB 294Web Development and Digital Media Internship*1
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