BS in Information Technology - Web Development

Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a career focus area in Web Development program offers students the chance to learn about the foundations of information technology, website development, web graphics, and multimedia. Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a career focus area in Web Development degree program here.

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Official Program Name:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Web Development Career Focus Area

School Offering Program:

Kaplan University

Degree Level:

Bachelor of Science

Program Description:

Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a career focus area in Web Development program is designed to help students prepare for positions in the information technology industry, including web development. Major coursework in the information technology curriculum gives students the opportunity to study programming, operating systems, technology infrastructure, systems design, and project management. The web development emphasis area includes courses on web graphics, multimedia, Adobe Flash, and e-commerce. Students completing the program could gain a thorough understanding of how to create a website, from design to implementation. Students also have the opportunity to take general education courses in mathematics, arts and humanities, science, and communication.

Learning Format:

Online

Program Length/Total Credits Required:

180 credits. Kaplan University defines an academic year as the time in which a full-time student is expected to complete three terms of instructional time. Full-time students are expected to complete at least 36 credit hours within the academic year.

Financial Aid Available:

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Aid opportunities include federal grants; military aid; and federal, state, and private lending programs.

Required Courses for a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Web Development Career Focus Area:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Kaplan University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Web Development Emphasis Area Requirements

IT 214: Foundations of Web Design OR
IT 245: Website Development (5 credits)
IT 247: Fundamentals of Web Graphics (5 credits)
IT 250: Enhancing Websites With PHP (5 credits)
IT 373: Introduction to Multimedia Using Adobe Flash (6 credits)
IT 476: Web Marketing and E-Commerce (6 credits)
IT 490: Multimedia Scripting (6 credits)
IT 492: Advanced Scripting for Interactivity (6 credits)

Major Requirements

CS 114: Academic Strategies for the IT Professional (5 credits)
IT 117: Introduction to Website Development (5 credits)
IT 190: Foundations in Information Technology (5 credits)
IT 193: Foundations of Programming Using Visual basic (5 credits)
100/200-level: Major Electives (15 credits)
200-level: Mathematics Course (5 credits)
IT 320: Operating System Concepts OR
IT 331: Technology Infrastructure (6 credits)
IT 430: Project Management (6 credits)
IT 460: Systems Analysis and Design (6 credits)
300/400-level: Major Electives (24 credits)
IT 499: Bachelor's Capstone in Information Technology (6 credits)

Core Requirements

100/200-level: Communication Course (5 credits)
100/200-leve:l: Mathematics Course (5 credits)
200-level: Communication Course (5 credits)
300/400-level: Arts and Humanities Course (6 credits)
300/400-level: Physical Science Course (6 credits)
300/400-level: Social Science Course (6 credits)
Open Electives (35 credits)

Postgraduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

Graduates from Kaplan University's BS in Information Technology - Web Development program could be interested in continuing their education in an advanced degree program. Students who hold advanced degrees could have a well developed skill set and could be more competitive in the employment marketplace.

Degree programs students could be interested in include (but are not limited to):

Master of Science in Information Technology

Career Paths:

Students completing Kaplan University's BS in Information Technology - Web Development program have the opportunity to gain knowledge of systems analysis and design, web programming, and project management. These skills could be relevant to a number of careers in the information technology and web development fields.

Graduates of this program could be interested in pursuing many positions, including:

Web developer
Web programmer
Systems analyst
Database manager

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