Explore the Incredible World of Gaming and Interactive Media
Want to pursue a career in computer information systems and learn how to build a game from scratch using web-based technologies? Then a Bachelor’s Degree with a Web Game Programming Specialization from DeVry University may be a good fit for you. Designed with our Tech Core curriculum - a specifically designed set of hands-on learning experiences and real-world IoT simulations - this program is built to arm you with a solid foundation in technology.
Get to Know Web Game Programming Specialization
In our Web Game Programming specialization, you’ll learn protocols and techniques necessary to develop online games so they work on PCs, tablets and smartphones. You’ll also learn about a variety of game development topics, including basic game design, layout and controls. Our knowledgeable faculty will help you master design, development and characteristics of websites and multiplayer online games.
Choose to specialize in Web Game Programming when you earn a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems with Web Game Programming Specialization in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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Why DeVry?
Complimentary Laptop
As a new student, you’ll get a complimentary laptop as part of your technology program1. It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.
You can take it anywhere, it’s powerful enough to run robust applications, and best of all, you can use it for all of your classes to optimize your DeVry experience.
IoT Kit
Simulate the Internet of Things (IoT) wherever you are with your IoT Kit*, designed to give you hands-on experience and confidence working with real IoT technologies.
With the full complement of microprocessors and sensors in your kit, you’ll build elementary IoT devices, integrate them into cloud-based server systems and develop skills needed for today’s IoT economy.
*The IoT Kit is a required expense and is not complimentary.
Certification Exam Reimbursement
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+
- Microsoft Technology Associate - Python
Others may be applicable as well. Speak with your professor for more info.
What You'll Learn
The Web Game Programming Degree Specialization covers the following:
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Programming Multimedia for the WebApply multimedia authoring tools and techniques to create web-based games and dynamic web pages Integrate and control multimedia assets such as movie clips, sound effects, images and animations. -
Logic and DesignStudy basic programming logic and algorithm design, including control structures for sequential, iterative and decision-based processing. -
Interacting with ComputersUse computers and computer systems to program hardware, write software, set up functions, enter data or process information. -
Interactive Web Page ScriptingUse scripting language to design and script basic interactive web page components and web-based games. -
Multiplayer Online Game DevelopmentExplore design, development and play in multiplayer online games; study how to install, configure and maintain game server software, and deploy a simple multimedia game using the server.
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Creative ThinkingDevelop, design or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems or products, including artistic contributions. -
Dynamic Web Site Development and Database IntegrationDesign and develop dynamic websites through use of cascading style sheets (CSSs), integration of databases, server-side scripting, and large site management. -
Structured Analysis and DesignExplore the systems analysis and design process using information systems methodologies and techniques to analyze business activities and solve problems; identify, define and document business problems, and then develop information system models to solve them. -
Game DevelopmentUse an object-oriented game engine with libraries; apply game design principles to develop sample games, taking into account technical considerations and industry best practices.
Embedded Programs - Demonstrate Skills at Every Step
Looking to earn two additional credentials? Now you can with our unique 3-in-1 design. Every course in our Programming Essentials certificate program and Information Technology and Networking associate degree are embedded within our online Computer Information Systems degree program. So you can earn a certificate and an associate degree on the way to your bachelor's degree.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Web Game Programming Degree Specialization program may consider careers such as:
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Website Designer
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Software Developer
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Back-End Java Programmer
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Mobile Game Programmer
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HTML5 Game Developer
Learn more about careers in Web Game Programming
Essentials Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL1122 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
Humanities3, 4
| ETHC232 | Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions |
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
| SOCS3255 | Environmental Sociology |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| PHYS204 | Applied Physics with Lab |
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 |
| NETW211 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing |
| SEC285 | Fundamentals of Information Security |
Program Courses
Information Systems and Programming
| CEIS236 | Database Systems and Programming Fundamentals |
| CEIS312 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| CIS170C | Programming with Lab |
| CIS247C | Object-Oriented Programming with Lab |
| 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
| CEIS299 | Careers and Technology |
| CEIS499 | Preparation for the Profession |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
| TECH460 | Senior Project |
Specialized Courses
Web Game Programming
| WBG340 | Programming Multimedia for the Web with Lab |
| WBG370 | Game Development with Lab |
| WBG410 | Dynamic Website Development and Database Integration with Lab |
| WBG450 | Multiplayer Online Game Development with Lab |
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