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Associate of Applied Science

Web Design & Development (A.A.S.)

BYU-Idaho’s Web Design and Development program provides a solid background in both the breadth and depth of website design and development, allowing students to choose one of three areas of emphasis: Business and Communications, Website Design, or Website Development.
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Web Design & Development Introduction

You’ll focus on building a portfolio that gets you noticed. You’ll learn the fundamentals of web design and development:

  • Design: Learn the basics of Adobe Creative Tools, Graphic Design, Typography, and UX Research. 
  • Development: Master the client-side and user-side of a website using advanced CSS and frontend tools. 
  • Full-Stack & Web Services: Build a versatile skill set by working with web backend development, web services, and full-stack execution. 

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Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Web Design & Development, start with one of the following major-specific courses
October 02, 2025 09:15 AM
CSE 110
March 31, 2026 01:17 PM
WDD 130
October 02, 2025 09:20 AM
WDD 131
May 01, 2026 03:05 PM
WDD 231
May 01, 2026 03:06 PM
WDD 331R
May 01, 2026 03:06 PM
CSE 341
May 01, 2026 02:45 PM
MKT 353
May 01, 2026 02:49 PM
WDD 430
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Career Possibilities for Web Design & Development

Graduates with a degree in Web Design & Development have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

Career Options

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Dive Deeper Into Web Design & Development

Explore helpful articles about this major, including career paths, skills, and opportunities. Get the insight you need to make an informed decision about your future at BYU-Idaho.

Explore Major Discovery
August 21, 2026 02:10 PM
As technology improves and user needs change, web design updates. You will design websites that meet high-quality standards in an ever-changing digital environment.
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August 21, 2026 02:12 PM
The Web Design and Development program focuses on building a digital portfolio that will allow you to start a career right away. Because you spend half the time in school as a bachelor’s student, you have twice the time to get ahead.
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AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Web Design and Development
You will learn to leverage cutting-edge AI tools to streamline your coding, enhance your design workflows, and develop impactful products that solve modern challenges. Our curriculum empowers you to use AI as a creative and productive partner, ensuring you stand out as a tech-forward leader in the web development industry.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

Related Majors

Design and create websites and web apps while improving User Experience (UX).

Next Steps With BYU-Idaho

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