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Computer Information Systems

Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Web Development and Administration

Learn the Back- and Front-End Workings of the Web

Interested in pursuing a career in computer information systems and developing appealing and functional websites? Then a Bachelor’s Degree Program with a Specialization in Web Development and Administration may be the right fit for you. Our Web Development and Administration Specialization is designed with Tech Core, resulting in a curriculum built to give you hands-on learning experiences, a solid foundation in technology and relevant tech skills you can put to work tomorrow.

Get To Know Our Bachelor's Degree With a Specialization in Web Development and Administration

In our Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems with a Specialization in Web Development and Administration program, you’ll learn protocols and techniques necessary to create and maintain website layouts and integrate graphics, applications and other content. You’ll also learn to design web programs using a variety of web programming languages, such as HTML and JavaScript.

Choose to specialize in Web Development and Administration when you earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems.

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Why DeVry?

Why Choose Web Development and Administration at DeVry?

Work With IoT Technologies & Systems

Immerse yourself in the Internet of Things (IoT) world and obtain hands-on experience with IoT, cloud, software and security technologies and systems.

Certification Exam Reimbursement

Several of our tech programs are designed with industry-recognized certifications in mind. Qualified students may receive up to a $300 reimbursement for the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of certifications:

 

CompTIA A+
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

Other certifications may also be eligible for reimbursement. Speak to your Student Support Advisor for additional information.

Complimentary Laptop

You’ll get a complimentary laptop as part of your technology program1. It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.

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Web Development and Administration Specialization
Minimum Completion Time*
2 years
8 months
OR
Normal Completion Time
4 years

ACCELERATE ON YOUR SCHEDULE

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. You can earn your Bachelor's Degree in as few as 2 years and 8 months.*

Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 4 years.**

*Minimum completion time does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours a semester per 12 month period.   
**Normal completion time includes breaks and assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester per 12 month period. 

  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Embedded Programs
  • 03 Career
  • 04 Curriculum
  • 05 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

The Web Development and Administration Specialization covers the following:

  • E-commerce
    Explore internet marketing, retail, payment and order fulfillment. Learn about various e-commerce models, for business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) websites.
  • Web Architecture
    Study web architecture and connectivity to better understand internet protocols, such as transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP), domain name server (DNS), simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP), hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) and file transfer protocol (FTP). Dissect the design of internet or corporate intranet infrastructures to meet specific needs.
  • Advanced Web Application Development
    Study the basics of design, coding scripting and database connectivity for web-based applications. Improve your user interface skills to create websites that are easy to use.
  • Web Development
    Learn to use cascading style sheets (CSS), databases and code to improve the operation of front- and back-end website development.
  • Database Infrastructure
    Learn to establish the database and infrastructure of a site in a clean and usable manner. Gain the skills needed to create the core elements of a website to ensure its function and appeal.
  • Web Security
    Examine issues involved in protecting web-based applications from external threats while safeguarding customer privacy and accessibility.
  • Innovation
    Deploy information systems to an organization’s strategic and competitive benefit and apply relevant tools for application development, operational effectiveness, information asset management and decision-making.
  • Logic and Design
    Study basic programming logic and algorithm design, including control structures for sequential, iterative and decision-based processing. Learn how computers think in order to set up complex patterns and controls.
  • Structured Analysis and Design
    Explore the systems analysis and design process using information systems methodologies and techniques to analyze business activities and solve problems. Learn how to identify, define and document business problems, and then develop information system models to solve them.
  • Interacting With Computers
    Use computers and computer systems to program hardware, write software, set up functions, enter data or process information. This essential skill will make you a better technology user, and will inform the way you set up networks.
Embedded Programs

Embedded Programs - Demonstrate Skills at Every Step

Obtain two additional credentials with our unique 3-in-1 design. Every course in our Undergraduate Certificate in Programming Essentials Certificate  and Associate Degree in Information Technology and Networking program is included within our Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree program with a specialization in – Web Development & Administration.2 This provides the opportunity to earn a certificate and an associate degree on the way to your bachelor's degree.

Bachelor's
124
Credit Hours*
Associate
60
Credit Hours*
Certificate
22
Credit Hours*

*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.

Career

Career Opportunities in Web Development

Graduates with a Web Development and Administration Specialization may consider the following careers:

  • Front-End and Back-End Developer

    Front-end and back-end developers are both involved in the development of a site. Front-end developers primarily deal with the appearance of a site while back end developers ensure its functionality.

  • Web Application Developer

    Web application developers, also known as web app developers, are responsible for the development and design of web applications.

  • Web Designer

    Web designers are primarily responsible for the layout and interface elements of a website or web application. They ensure that sites are visually appealing and intuitive from a User Interface standpoint.

  • Web Master

    Web masters are responsible for ensuring that a site stays up to date and is usable and well-maintained. They often oversee teams of designers and developers when working with larger companies. In the past, web masters were solely responsible for each element of a website, and this is sometimes still true for webmasters at small companies.

  • Applications Manager

    An application manager chooses which software applications to use within a company. They have a baseline skill level in IT that enables them to test and choose the right software for the unique needs of their employer.

Curriculum

Industry Aligned Curriculum

Elements of the curriculum are aligned to industry certifications to help you validate your knowledge and skills as you prepare to pursue such certification exams as:

  • CompTIA A+

    This certification touches on elements of troubleshooting, hardware and operating systems. It's widely regarded as one of the core certifications that proves baseline competency in IT.

  • CompTIA Linux+

    The Linux certification verifies proficiency with the Linux operating system and its various applications.

  • CompTIA Network+

    Network+ certifies your knowledge and proficiency with emerging technologies such as cloud computing and the Internet of Things. This is a great certification for those who wish to give their skills some degree of futureproofing.

  • CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

    This certification can validate your understanding of cloud-based systems and ability to assess their impact on business operations. 

Academic Catalog
2023 - 2024 Academic Catalog
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Program Guides
Program Overview
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1 As part of this program, one complimentary laptop is provided to students enrolled in the Associate in Information Technology and Networking, Associate in Engineering Technology, Associate in Cybersecurity and Networking, Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s in Software Development, Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity and Networking and Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.
2Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.
3 Students enrolled at a New Jersey location take ENGL108 in lieu of this course.
4 Students enrolled at a Nevada location must take POLI332 in lieu of this requirement.

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