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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 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 or JavaScript.

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

Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Why DeVry?

Why Choose Web Development and Administration at DeVry?

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.

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+

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

Questions for our admissions team?
Web Development and Administration Specialization Program
Minimum Completion Time*
2 years
8 months
OR
Normal Completion Time
4 years

ACCELERATE AT YOUR PACE

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. You can earn your Undergraduate Certificate in as few as 2 years and 8 months*.

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

*Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in 12 to 19 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
**Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters and full-time enrollment in 12 to 19 credit hours per semester.

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
    Implement creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas and solutions to work-related problems. Use tech skills to create unexpected solutions to challenging problems.
  • 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 Programming Essentials certificate program and Information Technology and Networking associate degree is included within our Computer Information Systems – Web Development & Administration degree program*. This way, you have the opportunity to earn a certificate and an associate degree on the way to your bachelor's degree.

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

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

Career Opportunities in Web Development

Graduates with a web development and administration specialization may consider the following careers:
  • 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.

  • 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.

Curriculum

Skill Focused 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+

    This certification demonstrates your ability to set up, manage and maintain cloud computing systems in a secure fashion. It is becoming ever more critical to understand cloud infrastructure as more and more services, particularly those on the web, shift to the cloud.

Program Courses

Web Development and Administration Specialization

General Education Courses
Communication Skills
ENGL1122
Composition
ENGL135
Advanced Composition
ENGL216
Technical Writing


+ Choose one below:

SPCH275
Public Speaking
SPCH276
Intercultural Communication
Humanities
LAS432
Technology, Society and Culture


+ choose one below

ETHC232
Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions
ETHC334
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Social Sciences
ECON312
Principles of Economics
SOCS185
Culture and Society


+ Choose one below:

SOCS3253
Environmental Sociology
SOCS350
Cultural Diversity in the Professions
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
MATH114
Algebra for College Students
PHYS204
Applied Physics with Lab
TECH221
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Personal and Professional Development
CARD405
Career Development
COLL148
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Tech Core Courses
Tech Core
CEIS101
Introduction to Technology and Information Systems
CEIS106
Introduction to Operating Systems
CEIS110
Introduction to Programming
CEIS114
Introduction to Digital Devices
NETW191
Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking
NETW212
Introduction to Cloud Computing
SEC285
Fundamentals of Information Security
Program Courses
Information Systems and Programming
CEIS150
Programming Objects
CEIS209
Intermediate Programming
CEIS236
Database Systems and Programming Fundamentals
CIS313
AI-Driven Business Application Coding
CIS355A
Business Application Programming with Lab
Application Development
CIS363B
Web Interface Design with Lab
CIS407A
Web Application Development with Lab
WBG310
Interactive Web Page Scripting with Lab
Career Preparation
CEIS298
Introduction to Technical Project Management
CEIS499
Preparation for the Profession
MGMT404
Project Management
TECH460
Senior Project
Specialized Courses
Web Development and Administration
SBE430
E-Commerce for Small Business
SEC380
Cloud Computing Security
WEB375
Web Architecture with Lab
WEB460
Advanced Web Application Development with Lab

2For the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems program, in the Web Development and Administration specialization every course counts towards the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems program. At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
3Students enrolled at a New Jersey location take ENGL108 in lieu of this course.

Academic Catalog
2023 - 2024 Academic Catalog
Program Guides
Program Overview

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 Network Systems Administration, Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s in Software Development, Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s in Network and Communications Management and Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.
2 Students enrolled at a New Jersey location take ENGL108 in lieu of this course.
3 Students enrolled at a Nevada location must take POLI332 in lieu of this requirement.

All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.