Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development program is designed for adult learners seeking career advancement in Web site creation. The program is built around a core of technology-oriented specialty courses with emphasis on Web page structure, style and behavior.
Graduates take a hands-on approach to using XHTML and XML to build Web structure, storing different design styles such as Cascading Style Sheets to present documents and using JavaScript and Document Object Model (DOM) scripting to define Web page behavior and interactions. They design Web pages, create code, test and optimize Web graphics and diagnose and solve problems. Graduates should also possess appropriate knowledge, experience and skills to function effectively in multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changes in technology throughout their careers.
The BS in Web Design and Development program courses are open for enrollment twice a month.
Program Objectives
The objectives of the online program are to:
- Evaluate current technology and basic concepts to stay informed and adept at new Web technologies and design techniques.
- Plan, develop and implement effective and dynamic Web sites which present arguable logic to their structure, style and behavior.
- Obtain leading professional certifications: CIW Site Designer certification.
- Develop sustainable growth strategies in global, competitive environments through the application of art, design, illustration and computer information systems skills to create visually attractive and user friendly Web sites.
- Demonstrate decision-making skills for successful application to critical Web design and business issues.
The program is guided by an ongoing curriculum review and outcomes assessment process, using input from a program advisory committee, faculty, students, alumni as well as professional associations such as CIW and employers. Results of such evaluations are used to enhance the curriculum, student learning and academic and administrative processes.
Delivery Method: Structured Independent Study
Advisory Committee
The mission of this Advisory Committee is to advise the program on objectives and curriculum, thus providing quality, career-specific education and other related services to students.
Members represent different areas of the community (professional associations, industry and education) interested in the promotion and implementation of Web site design knowledge and skills. The committee consists of the following members:
- Gay Bryant, Instructor, Web Technology, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Knoxville, TN
- Terry Buchanan, Web Design Consultant, Denver, CO
- Rob Judd, Ph.D., Senior Software Engineer, Pillar Data Systems, Boulder, CO
