Build a strong base in web development and design with the Web Technologies A.A.S. degree program at Kirkwood. In two years, you will learn how to plan and execute complex web projects using the latest technologies, coding techniques, and more.
Students in the web technologies program also have the opportunity to further their skills with a web development certificate, or dive deeper into subjects with emphasis courses on web graphic design and Java programming.
Kirkwood offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year. Web technologies students may also qualify for the Kibbie Grant.
Program graduates will be able to:
Our mission is to identify what the community requires from the web technologies graduates, and fine-tune our program to respond to those needs and those of the community that web technologies represents. We also seek to present and provide opportunities and facilitate a lifelong learning environment.
School Year: 2023–24
Program Entry Semester: Fall
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 16 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 70 |
| In-State Tuition | $3,360 | $3,150 | $3,360 | $3,150 | $3,780 | $14,700 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $250 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $723 | $886 | $506 | $711 | $528 | $3,354 |
| Course/Section Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Third Party Credentials | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $4,133 | $4,086 | $1,816 | $3,911 | $4,358 | $18,304 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $210 (In-State), $281 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
What career could this lead to?
As part of your education at Kirkwood, you'll have the opportunity to get specialized education in one of three elective areas:
Web Development emphasis options: For students wishing to go further with programming, two elective concentrations are offered.
Both options include a course in client-side scripting.
Web Graphic Design emphasis option: For students wishing to focus on design, there is an elective concentration in web graphic design, which includes an additional course in digital layout, alongside courses covering several professional graphics tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.
You'll begin with a set of basic courses covering HTML and CSS, web media, and introductory computer and programming skills.
As the program progresses, you'll learn various aspects of web design and development through courses emphasizing the workflow associated with the planning process, site design and the use of standard technologies, such as content management systems, to provide client solutions.
You'll also consider the business side of web development through courses in marketing and e-commerce, learning about current topics such as web analytics and search engine optimization along with payments, catalogs and shopping carts.
The use of scripting, PHP and databases is also included.
The web certificates are for those looking to add basic web skills to careers in marketing, graphic design, computer support, or management.
Students study several of the core courses from the web technologies degree program, but without the advanced emphasis areas or general education components.
The web development certificate begins with basic courses and moves on to coding and database use. The web design certificate also begins with basic courses, but then adds courses in the customization of content management systems for blogging and ecommerce.