Web/UX Design and Development, A.A.A.S.

Location(s): Main Campus, Lakeshore Campus

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Academic Program Code: 160

The Web/UX Design and Development degree prepares students to plan and produce user-centered interactive experiences using a combination of theory, hands-on practice and practical project development. Students utilize UX design processes, including understanding users and developing wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user flows, while constructing websites using HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Choice in electives allows for further exploration into full-stack development, UX Research, and Graphic Design.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Understand the principles and best practices of UI/UX design for the web, including usability, accessibility, and responsive design.
Be able to design and prototype user interfaces for web applications and websites using industry-standard tools and techniques.
Understand and apply HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create functional and interactive web pages and applications.
Understand and apply principles of project management, including agile development methodologies, to plan and execute web design projects from conception to deployment.
Understand and apply principles of teamwork and collaboration, including communicating effectively with clients and team members, to successfully deliver web design projects.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course list. Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select one (1) course from the list below.
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective.

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Select one (1) Natural Sciences Lab/Non Lab General Education Elective or one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective.

Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
OR
Mathematics General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

General Education Total Credit Hours

15 (minimum)

Program Courses

CIS 106 - Internet Essentials Credit Hours: 3
CIS 116 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hours: 3
CIS 120 - Digital Imaging for Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
CIS 148 - HTML Essentials Credit Hours: 3
CIS 149 - Web Design I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 169 - Digital Graphics and User Interfaces Credit Hours: 3
CIS 224 - Introduction to Systems Analysis Credit Hours: 3
CIS 239 - Emerging Technologies in Interactivity Credit Hours: 3
CIS 241 - Web Application Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 249 - Web Design II Credit Hours: 3
CIS 289 - Sophomore Project Credit Hours: 3
OR
CIS 285 - CIS Internship Credit Hours: 3

Program Elective Courses

Select four (4) of the following courses (12 credits total).

CIS 132 - Linux I Credit Hours: 3
CIS 247 - Web Application Programming II Credit Hours: 3
CIS 274 - Secure Application Development For Mobile Devices Credit Hours: 3
CIS 250 - Introduction to 3D Animation and Modeling Credit Hours: 3
AT 130 - Two Dimensional Design I Principles Credit Hours: 3
AT 260 - Graphic Design I Credit Hours: 3
AT 261 - Graphic Design II Credit Hours: 3
PY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PY 281 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 4
PY 283 - Research Methods Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

60 (minimum)

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.