BS in Web Design and Development
Build your design and development skills
The Internet and emerging technology has transformed many areas of our lives, including business, entertainment, education, and broadening the Church's reach to members and non-members alike around the world. Within this industry, there is a great need for professionals who can effectively use the latest technologies to design and develop professional interactive websites. Combining the interdisciplinary resources of the Art, Business Management, Communication, Computer Information Technology, and Computer Science departments, students may choose from a variety of integrated web design and development programs.
Students in this degree will study:
- Graphic Design
- Typography
- Web Business
- Web Design
- Interaction Design
- Webpage Development
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Visual Media
- CIT Fundamentals
- Information Design
- Communication Research
- Software Development
- Conflict Management & Negotiation
Career opportunities
Graduates of this program will be prepared to enter the rapidly expanding fields of web design and web development, and will be prepared with the knowledge and skills to work in many types of technology companies and IT departments. Depending on their emphasis and individual preferences, students will find employment in maintaining and creating websites, software, and web businesses.
Students with this degree are suited for careers in the following areas.
- Advertising
- Audiovisual Communications Technology
- Broadcast Journalism
- Communication & Journalism
- Communication & Media Studies
- Electrical/Communications Engineering
- Graphic Communications
- Mass Communications
- Public Relations & Organizational Communication
- Radio/TV/Digital Communication
For more career options, visit our Career and Academic Discovery Center.
Degree overview
The BS in Web Design & Development degree can be taken entirely online. Students must complete the 40 credits of required Foundations courses and 54 credits of major courses (listed below) plus 16 elective credits for a total of 120 credits. Students may also choose to do a minor in either Web Design or Web Development. Review the course list below or check the University Catalog for specific degree requirements. Check course availability and offerings or contact us today at (208) 496-1800.
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Design Emphasis |
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| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Availability |
| Take these courses: | |||
| ART 130 | Intro to Graphic Design | 3 | *Currently Available |
| B 250 | Web Business 1 | 3 | *Currently Available |
| CIT 203 | CIT Fundamentals | 3 | *Fall 2013 |
| CIT 210 | Object Oriented Programming I | 3 | *Winter 2014 |
| CIT 230 | Web Fundamentals | 3 | *Fall 2013 |
| CIT 336 | Web Page Development | 3 | *Spring 2014 |
| COMM 130 | Visual Media | 3 | *Winter 2014 |
| ENG 321 | Technology for Professional Writers | 3 | *Spring 2015 |
| IDS 499 | Interdisciplinary Capstone | 2 | *Spring 2014 |
| WDD 100 | Introduction to Web Design & Development | 1 | *Fall 2013 |
| WDD 398 | Internship | 1 | *Fall 2013 |
| Take these courses: | |||
| ART 230 | Typography | 3 | *Currently Available |
| ART 235 | Graphic Design | 3 | *Fall 2013 |
| ART 337R | Interaction Design | 3 | *Spring 2015 |
| COMM 300 | Digital Imaging | 3 | *Winter 2015 |
| COMM 462 | Advanced Visual Media | 3 | *Fall 2015 |
| Take 9 credits: | |||
| ART 331R | Information Design | 3 | *Winter 2015 |
| COMM 322 | New Media Strategies and Tactics | 3 | *Fall 2014 |
| CS 371 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 | *Spring 2014 |
| *Note when courses are anticipated to be available. Dates are subject to change. Talk with your academic advisor when planning your schedule. Not all courses become available when the degree is opened for higher courses. Check individual course availability to see when each course is expected to be open. | |||
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Development Emphasis |
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| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Availability |
| Take these courses: | |||
| ART 130 | Intro to Graphic Design | 3 | *Currently Available |
| B 250 | Web Business 1 | 3 | *Currently Available |
| CIT 203 | CIT Fundamentals | 3 | *Fall 2013 |
| CIT 210 | Object Oriented Programming I | 3 | *Winter 2014 |
| CIT 230 | Web Fundamentals | 3 | *Fall 2014 |
| CIT 336 | Web Page Development | 3 | *Spring 2014 |
| COMM 130 | Visual Media | 3 | *Winter 2014 |
| ENG 321 | Technology for Professional Writers | 3 | *Spring 2015 |
| IDS 499 | Interdisciplinary Capstone | 3 | *Spring 2014 |
| WDD 100 | Introduction to Web Design & Development | 1 | *Fall 2013 |
| WDD 398 | Internship | 3 | *Fall 2013 |
| Take 8 courses: | |||
| CS 308 | Technical Communication | 2 | *Currently Available |
| CIT 311 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | *Spring 2014 |
| CIT 320 | Database Design and Development | 3 | *Spring 2015 |
| CIT 356 | Mobile Application Development | 3 | *Winter 2014 |
| CIT 370 | Systems Security I | 3 | *Winter 2015 |
| CS 313 | Web Engineering II | 3 | *Winter 2014 |
| CS 364 | Software Engineering I | 4 | *Spring 2014 |
| CS 371 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 | *Spring 2014 |
| *Note when courses are anticipated to be available. Dates are subject to change. Talk with your academic advisor when planning your schedule. Not all courses become available when the degree is opened for higher courses. Check individual course availability to see when each course is expected to be open. | |||
How long will this program take?
Our online degree program allows students the flexibility to finish their degree while balancing a busy life. Students can accelerate to graduation by taking courses year round or take a semester off when needed. Students must complete the program within eight years.
What are the courses like?
Online Courses at BYU-Idaho follow a similar format and have the same learning objectives as campus-based courses. Students should expect to interact with each other and participate in the learning model. Learn more about BYU-Idaho courses online.
Where do I begin?
Students who meet the admission requirements can apply to be directly admitted into an online degree program. These students will start by taking the online orientation course, GS 111. This is a one-credit course offered every block that prepares students to succeed online and charts a course to graduation. Pathway students who complete Academic Start do not need to take GS 111.
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