Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│66 Credits│Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online│Eligible for Financial Aid
The Web Development and Design Specialist program prepares students to build and maintain professional, creative and responsive websites. Enter a field with faster-than-average job growth and great salaries.
Students in the Web Development and Design Specialist program master coding and programming technologies.
A focus is placed on cascading style sheets (CSS), HTML, JavaScript, PHP, jQuery, MySQL and XML. Students learn how to use design software such as the Adobe Creative Suite, and are familiar with development software and techniques including FTP, Content Management Systems and major emerging open source tools. Graduates of the program are prepared to develop software applications and systems and integrate database technologies.
Program Outcomes
- Implement a front-end user interface.
- Implement a back-end web application.
- Apply customer experience guidelines.
- Integrate web data technologies.
- Build web-based software applications.
- Develop project documents.
Not sure if you’re ready to pursue an associate degree? Start with the one-year technical diploma in web design and development.
Potential careers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Online Marketer
- Web Designer
- Web Developer
- Website Consultant/Entrepreneur
- Social Media Coordinator
Related programs and careers:
- Applications Support Specialist
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Information Security Certificate
- Mobile Applications Developer Program
- Network Specialist
- Software Developer
- Technical Support Specialist
- Help Desk Support Specialist
- Web Development and Design Specialist Program
- Web Designer/Developer Program
- Web Site Coordinator Certificate
Course requirements are subject to change. Visit our catalog for up-to-date information.
SEMESTER 1 | CREDITS | |
---|---|---|
103-159 | Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office | 1 |
150-107 | IT Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
152-106 | Web Site Design | 3 |
152-107 | Graphics for the Web | 2 |
152-112 | Web Coding Technologies | 3 |
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
Credits | 17 | |
SEMESTER 2 | ||
152-113 | Web Programming Technologies | 3 |
152-114 | CSS Technologies | 3 |
152-115 | Design/Implementation/Maintenance Workflow | 3 |
152-118 | Database-Driven Web Sites | 3 |
Communication Course | 3 | |
Mathematics Course | 3 | |
Credits | 18 | |
SEMESTER 3 | ||
152-116 | Content Management Systems | 3 |
152-117 | Emerging Web Technologies and Trends | 1 |
152-121 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
152-124 | e-Commerce: Designing and Marketing Web Sites | 3 |
201-112 | Design Fundamentals | 3 |
801-197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
SEMESTER 4 | ||
152-120 | Web and Mobile Internship | 3 |
152-172 | Web Site Security | 3 |
Social Science Course | 3 | |
Social Science Course | 3 | |
Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 66 |
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Additional Costs
- Adobe Creative Cloud – $19.99/month
- Godaddy domain + web host – $20
- Expect to use your own computer for many classes
- Required books and materials are an additional cost. New, used, and rental books may be an option.
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Credits:
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!