Introduction
As change, innovation, and tremendous growth continue to transform the Internet, our lives become increasingly integrated in this crucial medium. Neumont University's Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development (BSWD) program focuses on the tools, technologies, and techniques needed to understand the language of web design and how to take that knowledge into a professional career creating a variety of interactive web sites, experiences, and applications.
The BSWD degree emphasizes both graphic design and development. Students learn the necessary core skills to survive, adapt, and thrive in the workplace as a hybrid designer/developer. In addition, the degree builds professional skills, including: writing, communicating, leadership, and organization. Students develop their skills using Neumont University’s problem- and project-based learning curricula.
Neumont's BSWD program prepares a student for that first step into the interactive design industry -- whether a student wants to pursue a role at a web development firm, an advertising agency, a media company, a large corporation, or launch his or her own entrepreneurial venture. Graduates of this degree program are armed with the same tools used by professional developers to increase the usefulness of the Internet for billions of users across the globe.
Upon completing the BSWD requirements, graduates will possess a Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development as well as a vast portfolio of real-world projects.
Program Overview
Students attend classes and work on projects generally between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The program is 10 quarters in length and requires a minimum of two-and-a-half years to complete. During a student’s progression, he or she will spend a great deal of time collaborating with others in group settings.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the BSWD are expected to master the following:
- Increase knowledge and understanding of self, the dynamics of group and team interactions, and their impact upon productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
- Recognize the skills and techniques needed for problem solving and decision making
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Develop software using modern languages and integrated development environments
- Integrate disparate areas of technical and non-technical expertise through real-world projects
- Understand business fundamentals and how they relate to the Web
- Learn concept, design, code, and deploy standards-based content for a variety of formats including desktop, handhelds, and other emerging media environments
- Develop a strong foundation of artistic graphic design skills
- Be able to use and develop in a broad range of technologies including: XHTML, CSS, XML, ActionScript, JavaScript, Adobe Creative Suite, and more
- Become self aware of one’s own style, artistic direction, and creative abilities
Graduation Requirements
(Students enrolled in the BSWD program beginning Fall Quarter 2013)
To qualify for graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development, students are required to accomplish the following:
- Complete a minimum of 180 quarter credit hours with an average grade of ‘C’ (Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0) or higher for all work taken at the University
- Complete a minimum of 114 credit hours in required degree courses, including projects
- Complete a minimum of 66 credit hours in required General Education courses
- Abide by all University rules and regulations
- To earn credits for a course, a student must earn a passing grade.
- For required courses, a passing grade is a ‘C’ or better. For elective courses, and for courses selected from a “choose one/two from the following” category, a passing grade is a ‘D-' or better.
- No unresolved judicial matters
- No outstanding financial obligations to the University
Students enrolled prior to Fall 2013 should refer to the prevailing Catalog during their initial period of enrollment.
BSWD Program Plan
|
Minimum General Education Credits Required
|
66 Credits
|
|
Minimum Web Development Credits Required
|
114 Credits
|
|
Total Required for BS in Web design and Development
|
180 Credits
|
General Education (66 credits)
Foundational Courses (10 credits)
| BUS101 | Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| HUM105 | The Art and Science of Success | 2 credits |
| FAC105 | Leadership and Problem-Solving | 3 credits |
| FAC299 | Marketing Your Personal Brand | 2 credits |
Arts and Humanities (5 credits)
Fine Arts and Communication (6 credits)
| FAC120 | Spoken Communications | 3 credits |
| FAC125 | Collaborative and Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
English (12 credits)
| ENG110 | Introduction to English Composition | 4 credits |
| ENG210 | Persuasive & Professional Writing | 4 credits |
| ENG310 | Creative Writing | 4 credits |
Health and Physical Education (choose 2 credits)
| HPE160 | Personal Fitness | 2 credits |
| HPE170 | Healthy Living | 2 credits |
Mathematics (12 credits)
| MAT105 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| MAT110 | Sets, Probability, and Number Systems | 3 credits |
And choose two of the following
Physical and Biological Science (choose 4 credits)
| PSC115 | Introduction to Biology | 2 credits |
| PSC201 | Astronomy | 2 credits |
| PSC210 | Environmental Studies | 2 credits |
| PSC225 | Studies in Applied Physics | 4 credits |
| PSC230 | Introduction to Chemistry | 2 credits |
Social and Behavioral Science (15 credits)
| HUM205 | Ethics | 3 credits |
| SSC250 | Human Relations and Personality Development | 3 credits |
| SSC271 | American Government | 3 credits |
And choose two of the following
| SSC310 | American Legal System | 3 credits |
| SSC320 | Group Dynamics | 3 credits |
| SSC350 | Intellectual Property | 3 credits |
Web Design and Development Courses (114 credits)
Foundational Core Courses (14 credits)
| CSC110 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 credits |
| CSC115 | Surveys in Technology | 2 credits |
| CSC150 | Object Oriented Programming and Design | 6 credits |
| CSC210 | Introduction to Web Presentation & Development | 2 credits |
Required Web Design and Development Courses (58 credits)
| BIT140 | Electronic Commerce | 2 credits |
| CSC316 | Website Design | 4 credits |
| CSC325 | Human Computer Interface Design | 4 credits |
| MTM160 | Graphic Design Tools | 4 credits |
| MTM165 | Graphic Design Projects | 2 credits |
| MTM260 | Media Design Tools | 3 credits |
| MTM265 | Media Design Projects | 3 credits |
| MTM282 | Interactive Web Development | 4 credits |
| MTM316 | Rich Internet Applications | 4 credits |
| MTM320 | Advanced Web Scripting | 4 credits |
| MTM370 | Front-End implementation | 4 credits |
| MTM450 | Web Game Development | 3 credits |
| MTM470 | Back-End Implementation | 4 credits |
| CSC260 | Dynamic Web Programming | 4 credits |
| PRO260 | Dynamic Web Programming Lab | 2 credits |
| CSC280 | Developing Scalable Web Applications | 4 credits |
| PRO280 | Developing Scalable Web Applications Lab | 2 credits |
Required Project Courses (24 credits)
| CSC130 | Principles of Software Engineering | 4 credits |
| DBT130 | Databases I | 4 credits |
| CSC160 | Application Development | 4 credits |
| PRO160 | Application Development Lab | 2 credits |
| CSC180 | Open Source Platforms Development | 4 credits |
| PRO180 | Open Source Platforms Development Lab | 2 credits |
| PRO390 | Capstone Project | 4 credits |
Enterprise Projects (18 credits)
| PRO490 | Enterprise Projects I | 6 credits |
| PRO491 | Enterprise Projects II | 6 credits |
| PRO492 | Enterprise Projects III | 6 credits |
Quarterly Program Plan
Earning a bachelor’s degree in 2.5 years requires focus, and discipline – with plenty of time for fun, as long as you stay ahead of your studies. This Academic Planner will help keep you on track to graduate on time and provides a list of what courses you’ll take and when you’ll take them. Use it along with the Degree Audit Tool available at: degree.neumont.edu. Transfer credits and AP Test Credits are not included in this Planner. Students with these credits should review their Degree Audit Report for their unique graduation plan. Courses, credits, and sequence are subject to change. See the Course Catalog or your Academic Advisor for official graduation requirements.
General Education Electives: Choose from available options.
Quarter One (18 credits)
| CSC110 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 credits |
| MAT105 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| HUM105 | The Art and Science of Success | 2 credits |
| FAC105 | Leadership and Problem-Solving | 3 credits |
| BUS101 | Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| HUM205 | Ethics | 3 credits |
Quarter Two (19 credits)
| CSC115 | Surveys in Technology | 2 credits |
| CSC210 | Introduction to Web Presentation & Development | 2 credits |
| CSC150 | Object Oriented Programming and Design | 6 credits |
| SSC250 | Human Relations and Personality Development | 3 credits |
| MAT110 | Sets, Probability, and Number Systems | 3 credits |
| SSC271 | American Government | 3 credits |
Quarter Three (18 credits)
| CSC180 | Open Source Platforms Development | 4 credits |
| PRO180 | Open Source Platforms Development Lab | 2 credits |
SSC
| General Education | 3 credits |
| FAC125 | Collaborative and Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| DBT130 | Databases I | 4 credits |
| FAC101 | Art Appreciation | 2 credits |
Quarter Four (17 credits)
| CSC160 | Application Development | 4 credits |
| BIT140 | Electronic Commerce | 2 credits |
| FAC120 | Spoken Communications | 3 credits |
| MTM160 | Graphic Design Tools | 4 credits |
| PRO160 | Application Development Lab | 2 credits |
| MTM165 | Graphic Design Projects | 2 credits |
Quarter Five (17 credits)
| CSC280 | Developing Scalable Web Applications | 4 credits |
| PRO280 | Developing Scalable Web Applications Lab | 2 credits |
| CSC316 | Website Design | 4 credits |
| MTM370 | Front-End implementation | 4 credits |
MAT
| General Education | 3 credits |
Quarter Six (19 credits)
| CSC260 | Dynamic Web Programming | 4 credits |
| PRO260 | Dynamic Web Programming Lab | 2 credits |
HPE
| General Education | 2 credits |
| ENG110 | Introduction to English Composition | 4 credits |
| MTM282 | Interactive Web Development | 4 credits |
| HUM150 | Logic | 3 credits |
Quarter Seven (18 credits)
| PRO390 | Capstone Project | 4 credits |
| ENG210 | Persuasive & Professional Writing | 4 credits |
| CSC130 | Principles of Software Engineering | 4 credits |
| MTM260 | Media Design Tools | 3 credits |
| MTM265 | Media Design Projects | 3 credits |
Quarter Eight (17 credits)
| PRO490 | Enterprise Projects I | 6 credits |
| MTM316 | Rich Internet Applications | 4 credits |
| MTM320 | Advanced Web Scripting | 4 credits |
MAT
| General Education | 3 credits |
Quarter Nine (20 credits)
| PRO491 | Enterprise Projects II | 6 credits |
| PSC225 | Studies in Applied Physics | 4 credits |
| FAC299 | Marketing Your Personal Brand | 2 credits |
| CSC325 | Human Computer Interface Design | 4 credits |
| MTM470 | Back-End Implementation | 4 credits |
Quarter Ten (17 credits)
| PRO492 | Enterprise Projects III | 6 credits |
| ENG310 | Creative Writing | 4 credits |
| MTM450 | Web Game Development | 3 credits |
SSC
| General Education | 2 credits |
Note: Neumont University courses are taught in a prescribed sequence and may not be offered each quarter. Students must receive a grade of ‘C’ or better in required courses to avoid delaying their program progression.