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Web Design & Development

You'll critically understand every element of website development — from designing the perfect layout to writing the code behind the scenes — and build innovative, interactive websites.

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Build something beautiful

Web design and development combines classes from the communications and computer science departments. Alongside our experienced faculty, you'll blend theory with practice, building sophisticated websites with modern programming language and solving complex technical issues.

Our students hone their design and technical abilities and go on to successful careers in a wide range of industries.

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses

The core classes focus on providing students with a foundation for the other steps in their major.

COMM121	Visual Communication	4
COMM210	Introduction to Graphic Design	4
CS110	Foundations of Information Technology	4
CS112	Introduction to Computer Science	4

Required Courses

COMM240	Typography	4
COMM244	Web Design	4
CS221	Database Management Systems	4
CS321	Web-Centric Programming	4

Electives

Students take two electives, one from each discipline.

CS224	Data Visualization	4
CS227	Computer Networks	4
CS327	Cybersecurity	4
CS343	Systems Analysis & Design	4
COMM246	Digital Imaging for Design	4
COMM248	Type and Image	4
COMM333	Responsive Design	4
COMM340	Advanced Design	4

Senior Seminar (Capstone)

Web Design and Development students choose a capstone experience:

CS350	Independent Study	4
CS370	Internship	1
COMM370	Internship	4
COMM390	Studio 5: A Communication Workplace	4

Independent Learning

Students may choose to take independent studies and internships from either the Communications Department or the Computer Science and Informatics Program. The choice will depend on the nature of the independent study or internship. Students may also opt to take COMM 390, “Studio 5,” for their independent learning requirement.

Minor Requirements

Required

CS112	Introduction to Computer Science	4
CS221	Database Management Systems	4
COMM121	Visual Communication	4
COMM210	Introduction to Graphic Design	4
COMM244	Web Design	4
	OR
CS321	Web-Centric Programming	4

Our Faculty

Nanette Veilleux

Professor

Kat Lombard-Cook

Assistant Professor & the Design Track Director and the Integrated Media Track Director

Margaret Menzin

Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics and Program Director of Mathematical Sciences

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