Transform Your Ideas into Amazing Web Experiences
Dive head-first into the sophisticated, media-rich world of websites when you earn a Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Web Design and Development at DeVry University. Discover how to integrate multimedia like video, sound, animation and text with customized database information to create a seamless web experience. You can also prepare to sit for valuable industry certifications, like the Adobe® Certified Associate exam.
Get to Know Our Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Web Design and Development
Through the targeted coursework in our Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Web Design and Development, you can learn the latest programming languages, including HTML5, and key software applications. You’ll gain an understanding of multimedia standards, business fundamentals and emerging technologies, as well as advanced principles of web page layout, web site architecture, database integration and web standards. Our experienced faculty will teach you how to architect, design and build sites that exceed your users’ functionality and aesthetic expectations. Additionally, the knowledge and skills embedded in our Web Design and Development Specialization will provide you with a basis for taking external industry certification exams, including the Adobe® Certified Associate exams.
Choose to specialize in Web Design and Development when you earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia Design and Development .
Adobe® Certification Exams
The knowledge and skills embedded in the Web Design and Development specialization provide students with a basis for taking external industry certification exams, including the Adobe® Certified Associate exams1.
An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification validates that you have basic, entry-level skills in digital communication, creation, and design using Adobe software. Certification by Adobe is an immediate way for you to stand out and be noticed.
The ACA exam is offered in six areas:
- Visual Communications using Adobe® Photoshop®
- Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe® Illustrator®
- Web Authoring Using Adobe® Dreamweaver®
- Video Communication Using Adobe® Premiere®
- Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe® InDesign®
- Interactive Media Using Adobe® Flash® Professional
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Design and Development with Web Design and Development 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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What You'll Learn
The Web Design and Development Specialization covers the following:
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Multimedia Standards, Business Fundamentals and Emerging Technologies
Learn to apply generally accepted usability and accessibility standards to develop practices, policies and standards for effective management of multimedia projects and assets. Gain an understanding of issues critical to leading successful multimedia projects and businesses. Explore emerging and advanced technologies and their implications for design and development of multimedia. -
Web Page Layout, Web Site Architecture, Database Integration and Web Standards
Learn to structure easily navigable websites, study web architecture and connectivity, and integrate databases into websites while complying with developed web standards. -
Programming Languages
Learn the latest programming languages, including HTML5, CSS3, PHP and JavaScript. -
Architect, Design and Build Sites
Architect, design and build sites that exceed your users’ functionality and aesthetic expectations for fun and function.
Did You Know?
8% growth nationally is projected from 2019 to 2029 for employment of web developers2.
Your Financial Aid Options
Learn about scholarships, grants and loans that can help make your tuition more affordable.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with our Web Design and Development Specialization may consider careers such as:
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Multimedia Designer
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Web Designer
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Creative Director
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Photo Editing Artist
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Marketing Coordinator
Learn more about careers in Web Design and Development
Specialized Courses
Web Design and Development
| CEIS236 | Database Systems and Programming Fundamentals |
| WBG310 | Interactive Web Page Scripting with Lab |
| WBG340 | Programming Multimedia for the Web with Lab |
| WBG410 | Dynamic Website Development and Database Integration with Lab |
| WDD420 | Web Accessibility with Lab |
Program Courses
Business and Computing
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
Multimedia Core
| CIS363B | Web Interface Design with Lab |
| MDD310 | Multimedia Standards |
| MDD340 | Business of Graphics |
| WGD201 | Visual Design Fundamentals |
| WGD205 | Advanced Design and Rapid Visualization |
| WGD210 | Digital Imaging Fundamentals |
| WGD229 | Information Design |
| WGD235 | Web Animation |
| WGD242 | Advanced Web Design |
| WGD251 | Responsive Web Design |
Career Preparation
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
| TECH460 | Senior Project |
| WGD260 | Media Portfolio |
Essentials Courses
Communication skills3
| ENGL1124 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Humanities5, 6
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
One of:
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
| HUMN304 | Multi-Ethnic Humanities |
Social Sciences
| ECON3127 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
One of:
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCS350 | Cultural Diversity in the Professions |
Mathematics & Natural Sciences8
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI2289 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Personal & Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
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1Adobe Certification Programs, Adobe.com, visited January 11, 2016. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
2https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-infarmation-technalagy/web-developers.htm. Data reflects a national projected percentage change in employment from 2019-2029 and may not reflect local economic conditions.
314 for students enrolled at a New Jersey location.
4Students enrolled at a New Jersey location take ENGL108 in lieu of this course.
5Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.
612 for students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location.
7Students enrolled at a Nevada location must take POLI332 in lieu of this requirement.
811 for students enrolled at a New Jersey location.
9Students enrolled at a New Jersey location may take SCI200 to fulfill 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.
