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
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
IT 120 | CompTIA A+ Core 2 | 3 |
WEB 110 | HTML and CSS | 3 |
WEB 112 | Professional Skills for the Digital Developer | 3 |
WEB 114 | Web Scripting: JavaScript I* | 2 |
WEB 116 | Digital Media Concepts | 2 |
WEB 118 | Digital Workflow | 3 |
Total Hours | 16 |
Second Semester (Web Development Option)
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
WEB 120 | Web Analytics* | 3 |
WEB 122 | CSS Techniques & Projects* | 3 |
WEB 124 | Web Scripting: JavaScript II* | 2 |
WEB 126 | Technical Interface Skills* | 3 |
WEB 128 | Server Scripting: PHP with MySQL* | 2 |
WEB 239 | Introduction to Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)* | 2 |
Total Hours | 15 |
Second Semester (Digital Media Option)
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
WEB 120 | Web Analytics* | 3 |
WEB 121 | Digital Media Assets* | 4 |
WEB 125 | Digital Video Tools | 1 |
WEB 126 | Technical Interface Skills* | 3 |
WEB 233 | Visual Storytelling | 3 |
WEB 243 | Search Engine Optimization* | 1 |
Total Hours | 15 |
Third Semester (Web Development Option)
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 3 |
ENGL 121 | Composition I* | 3 |
WEB 234 | Web Apps I* | 3 |
or WEB 240 | HTML and CSS II* |
WEB 238 | Interactive Scripting: JQuery* | 4 |
^ | 3 |
Total Hours | 16 |
Third Semester (Digital Media Option)
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 3 |
ENGL 121 | Composition I* | 3 |
WEB 231 | User Experience* | 4 |
WEB 237 | Emerging Technologies* | 3 |
^ | 3 |
Total Hours | 16 |
Fourth Semester (Web Development Option)
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 5 |
WEB 290 | Web Development and Digital Media Capstone* | 3 |
^ | 3 |
| |
^ | 3 |
^ | 3 |
Total Hours | 17 |
Fourth Semester (Digital Media Option)
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 5 |
WEB 290 | Web Development and Digital Media Capstone* | 3 |
^ | 3 |
| |
^ | 3 |
^ | 3 |
Total Hours | 17 |
Total Program Hours: 64
Program Electives
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
ANI 130 | Motion Graphics and Effects* | 3 |
CDTP 135 | Desktop Photo Manipulation I: Photoshop* | 1 |
CDTP 140 | Desktop Publishing I: InDesign* | 1 |
CDTP 145 | Desktop Illustration I: Illustrator* | 1 |
CDTP 155 | Desktop Photo Manipulation II: Photoshop* | 1 |
CDTP 160 | Desktop Publishing II: InDesign* | 1 |
CDTP 165 | Desktop Illustration II: Illustrator* | 1 |
CDTP 168 | Desktop Publishing III: InDesign* | 1 |
CDTP 175 | Desktop Photo Manipulation III: Photoshop* | 1 |
CDTP 185 | Desktop Illustration III: Illustrator* | 1 |
CDTP 190 | Applications for Visual Design* | 3 |
CS 134 | Programming Fundamentals | 4 |
CIS 124 | Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
CIS 142 | Beginning Programming using Python | 4 |
CSS 105 | Introduction to Personal Computers: Windows | 1 |
CSS 106 | Introduction to Personal Computers: Macintosh | 1 |
CSS 128 | PC Applications: MS Office | 3 |
WEB 121 | Digital Media Assets* | 4 |
WEB 122 | CSS Techniques & Projects* | 3 |
WEB 124 | Web Scripting: JavaScript II* | 2 |
WEB 125 | Digital Video Tools | 1 |
WEB 128 | Server Scripting: PHP with MySQL* | 2 |
WEB 172 | WordPress I* | 1 |
WEB 231 | User Experience* | 4 |
WEB 233 | Visual Storytelling | 3 |
WEB 237 | Emerging Technologies* | 3 |
WEB 239 | Introduction to Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)* | 2 |
WEB 243 | Search Engine Optimization* | 1 |
WEB 245 | Motion Graphics Tools* | 1 |
WEB 292 | Special Topics:* | 1-3 |
WEB 294 | Web Development and Digital Media Internship* | 1 |