Web Development
Where youll go
There is a great need right now for computer professionals. Demand far exceeds supply. Technology related positions will see the greatest growth over the next ten years with 1.9 million new positions created. According to The College Board, software developers, web developers, database designers, network administrators, and systems analysts are among the ten fastest growing occupations.
In the age of globalization, finding ways to share information with customers and employees in an easy and understandable format is more important than ever.
What does a web developer do? Web development incorporates web site creation from every aspect, including graphical web design, backend programming, database connectivity, and web server configuration.
There are two main components of our Web Development program: computing science and graphic design. You will gain the database and programming skills required for building complex E-commerce web sites, combined with the artistic and aesthetic background needed to build web sites that attract and keep customers and visitors.
What youll do
See yourself
- Working with the latest web programming languages to create highly interactive web sites.
- Melding graphic design and computer science to design, create, and launch commercial quality multimedia web-based products.
- Designing robust and efficient databases that use the web to deliver critical information to an organization and its customers.
Whether you are designing databases or web sites, creating software applications, or building new kinds of computer systems for new types of applications, youll be in demand for your knowledge, expertise and skills.
What youll earn
The fast-growing field of web development offers expanding opportunities to earn very competitive salaries. Depending upon the size and nature of your organization, salaries for web developers range up to $100,000 with a clear path to further advancement.
At Sage youll
Learn the theoretical and aesthetic aspects of web design.
Be proficient in the use of programming languages and software development environments commonly employed in the profession.
Explore the social and global context in which people communicate.
Develop and convey your ideas in a rational, logical and coherent way.
Discover how you can anticipate, innovate, adapt and promote positive change in this field.
How youll get there
Here are the requirements you will meet to earn a bachelors degree in Web Development:
Core Requirements
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSI 150 | Advanced Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CSI 215 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| CSI 226 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| CSI 227 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| CSI 241 | Unix | 3 |
| CSI 261 | VB.Net | 3 |
| CSI 263 | Web Site Development | 3 |
| CSI 265 | Database Applications I | 3 |
| CSI 301 | Database Applications II | 3 |
| CSI 315 | C# Programming | 3 |
| CSI 320 | Web Site Administration | 3 |
| CSI 350 | Information Assurance & Security | 3 |
| CSI 450 | Web Commerce | 3 |
| GDN 201 | Type & Design I | 3 |
| GDN 217 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| GDN 220 | Digital Imagaing II | 3 |
| GDN 305 | Interactive Design I | 3 |
| GDN 306 | Interactive Design II | 3 |
| GDN 412 | Digital Animation | 3 |
| BUS 204 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 205 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Life Curriculum Requirements | Credits |
| Humanities | 6 |
| Social Sciences | 6 |
| Science | 6 |
| HUM 112 Humanities Seminar | 3 |
| LIFE Interdisciplinary Seminar | 3 |
Total Required Credits for B.S. in Web Development: 120
At least 60 of the 120 credits must be in liberal arts and science.
Most of the LIFE curriculum must be completed by the junior year.
