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Harper College's associate's degree in web development prepares you for a career developing websites, mobile experiences, and interactive user interfaces.
You’ll produce professional web solutions and learn about the technical aspects of website development. You'll also build a foundation in website design and create various communications and interactive web solutions. The program will also give you an introduction to graphic rich media, web and multimedia design technologies and front-end development.
Choose one of two specializations: Web Development or Web Design and Interactive Media.
This 60 credit-hour web curriculum prepares students for various positions in the field of web design and interactive media. Students will learn the technology behind today’s Internet and website design protocols by producing professional communications, innovative interactive web solutions, and understanding the technical aspect of interactive web design. Utilizing graphic rich media, web and multimedia design technologies and standards while learning front-end development, this degree path provides solid design and technology skills for an industry relevant experience.
This sequenced degree plan is one of two options that students may pursue to earn the Web Design and Development Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
This 60 credit-hour web curriculum prepares students for various positions in the field of web design and interactive media. Students will learn the technology behind today’s Internet and website design protocols by producing professional communications, innovative interactive web solutions, and understanding the technical aspect of interactive web design. Utilizing graphic rich media, web and multimedia design technologies and standards while learning front-end development, this degree path provides solid design and technology skills for an industry relevant experience.
This sequenced degree plan is one of two options that students may pursue to earn the Web Design and Development Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| GRA 101 | Introduction to Graphic Arts Design and Media I | 3 |
| GRA 103 | Photoshop I | 3 |
| MTH 103 | College Algebra1 | 3 |
| WEB 110 | Internet Fundamentals | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| AAS General Education elective(s) + | 3 | |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | |
| GRA 145 | Wordpress and Social Media | 3 |
| WEB 150 | Web Foundations | 3 |
| WEB 170 | Web UX Fundamentals and Prototyping | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
| AAS General Education elective(s) + | 3 | |
| WEB 180 | Web Multimedia | 3 |
| WEB 190 | Web Authoring Tools | 3 |
| WEB 200 | Web Scripting Foundations | 3 |
| WEB 240 | E-Commerce Strategies and Technologies | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| Elective(s) | 3 | |
| MKT 180 | Strategic Communication for a Digital World | 3 |
| WEB 210 | Web Accessibility | 3 |
| WEB 235 | Interactive Scripting | 3 |
| WEB 299 | Web Design Capstone | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
If a student places higher than MTH 103, they need to take a 3 credit-hour AAS General Education elective. See full list of AAS General Education Electives.
ART 110 or ART 121 are recommended. At least one of the AAS General Education electives must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. See full list of AAS General Education Electives.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 106 | Computer Logic and Programming Technology | 3 |
| CIS 206 | Applied Programming | 4 |
| CIS 216 | Applied Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| CSC 214 | Java Programming | 4 |
| GRA 102 | Graphic Arts Design & Media II | 3 |
| GRA 112 | Illustrator I | 3 |
| MKT 180 | Strategic Communication for a Digital World | 3 |
| WEB 140 | Mobile Apps | 3 |
| WEB 180 | Web Multimedia | 3 |
| WEB 250 | Server-Side Scripting | 3 |
| WEB 285 | Topics in Web Development | 1-6 |
| WEB 299 | Web Design Capstone | 3 |
This 61 credit-hour technical curriculum prepares students for various positions in the field of web development. Students will learn the technology behind today’s Internet and website development protocols by producing professional web solutions and understanding the technical aspect of website development. Utilizing front-end design and back-end practices and programming, this degree path provides solid technology skills for an industry relevant experience.
This sequenced degree plan is one of two options that students may pursue to earn the Web Design and Development Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
This 61 credit-hour technical curriculum prepares students for various positions in the field of web development. Students will learn the technology behind today’s Internet and website development protocols by producing professional web solutions and understanding the technical aspect of website development. Utilizing front-end design and back-end practices and programming, this degree path provides solid technology skills for an industry relevant experience.
This sequenced degree plan is one of two options that students may pursue to earn the Web Design and Development Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| CIS 106 | Computer Logic and Programming Technology | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| GRA 101 | Introduction to Graphic Arts Design and Media I | 3 |
| MTH 103 | College Algebra1 | 3 |
| WEB 110 | Internet Fundamentals | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| AAS General Education elective(s) + | 3 | |
| CIS 143 | Introduction to Database Systems | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | |
| GRA 145 | Wordpress and Social Media | 3 |
| WEB 150 | Web Foundations | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
| AAS General Education elective(s) + | 3 | |
| WEB 170 | Web UX Fundamentals and Prototyping | 3 |
| WEB 190 | Web Authoring Tools | 3 |
| WEB 200 | Web Scripting Foundations | 3 |
| WEB 240 | E-Commerce Strategies and Technologies | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| CSC 121 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| Elective(s) | 3 | |
| WEB 210 | Web Accessibility | 3 |
| WEB 235 | Interactive Scripting | 3 |
| WEB 250 | Server-Side Scripting | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
If a student places higher than MTH 103, they may take a 3 credit-hour AAS General Education elective. MTH 103 is required for CSC 121. See full list of AAS General Education Electives.
At least one of the AAS General Education electives must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. See full list of AAS General Education Electives.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 106 | Computer Logic and Programming Technology | 3 |
| CIS 206 | Applied Programming | 4 |
| CIS 216 | Applied Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| CSC 214 | Java Programming | 4 |
| GRA 102 | Graphic Arts Design & Media II | 3 |
| GRA 112 | Illustrator I | 3 |
| MKT 180 | Strategic Communication for a Digital World | 3 |
| WEB 140 | Mobile Apps | 3 |
| WEB 180 | Web Multimedia | 3 |
| WEB 250 | Server-Side Scripting | 3 |
| WEB 285 | Topics in Web Development | 1-6 |
| WEB 299 | Web Design Capstone | 3 |
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For more information about the web development courses at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.