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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Web Development Specialization

Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges. Individuals who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are in top demand.

Outcomes:

  • Differentiate between current computer networks, protocols, and the role of network management software in organizations.
  • Categorize the fundamentals of computer system security requirements
  • Distinguish between the principles, concepts, and fundamentals of operating systems.
  • Apply database concepts and capabilities through the creation, organization and maintenance of
  • modern database systems.
  • Differentiate and categorize the legal, ethical, and social issues of information technology.
  • Create and design Enterprise Architecture.
  • Solve complex problems through the ability to program in at least one high level programming language.
  • Implement the goals, processes and techniques of software engineering through the development of a software application supported by a project plan.
  • Investigate the applications, technology and devices that support Web development.
  • Critically evaluate, analyze and solve problems with Web development technologies.
  • Integrate and use databases to enhance the dynamic and interactive capabilities of a Web site.
  • Research, plan and create a multi-media Web site that integrates images, sound, animation and video and use them effectively while keeping in mind customer requirements and competitive advantage business requirements.
  • Develop a senior level project that incorporates both the Web development aspects and the technology behind Web sites including Web design, software, Web security along with other topics as specified in the project specifications.

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

ECON210Principles of Macroeconomics

4.5

ENGL101Composition and Critical Thinking

4.5

ENGL103Composition: Writing and Research

4.5

ENGL206Technical and Professional Writing

4.5

HIST101Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century

4.5

 
LITR201Literature: A Reflection of Life

4.5

or
HUMN201Introduction to the Fine Arts I

4.5

 
MATH109Introduction to Algebra

4.5

MATH112Analytic College Algebra

4.5

MATH203Applications of Discrete Mathematics

4.5

MATH301Data Driven Statistics

4.5

PHIL306Ethics for the Information Age

4.5

SCI101Introduction to the Sciences

4.5

SCI103Lab - Science and Technology

1.5

SCI201Environmental Science and Sustainability

4.5

SCI203Lab - Environmental Science and Sustainability

1.5

 
UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

or
HUMNELEHumanities Elective

4.5
Total Credit Hours:66

Courses: Core

CS126Unix Fundamentals

4

 
CS250Fundamentals of Database Systems

4

or
CS251Fundamentals of Database Systems

4

 
CS362Structured Query Language for Data Management

4

CSS150Introduction to Computer Security

4

EM208Web Development I

4

IT106Introduction to Programming Logic

4

IT110Introduction to Programming

4

 
IT140Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments

4

or
IT Elective (4)
 
IT245Introduction to Network Management

4

IT254Spreadsheet Applications

4

IT401Information Technology Architectures

4

IT425Systems Analysis, Design and Integration

4

MPM210Introduction to Project Management

6

Total Credit Hours:54

Courses: Specialization

CS347Web User Interface Design

4

DMD225Computer Illustration I

4

DMD242Digital Imaging

4

DMD480Senior Design Project

4

 
EBUS308Introduction to e-Business

4

or
IT Elective (4)
 
EM209Digital Media and Intellectual Property

4

or
IT Elective 2 (4)
 
EM218Web Development II

4

EM228Scripting for the Web

4

EM270Emerging Media and Technology

4

EM325Multi-Media Development for the Web

4

EM326Multi-Media Development for the Web II

4

EM328Server-Side Scripting for the Web

4

EM420Web-Based Database Applications

4

EM425Mobile Web Design

4

IT470Advanced Web Technologies

4

IT Elective 3 (4)
Total Credit Hours:64

Students choosing a Project Management focus will take the courses listed below in the Project Management track in place of DMD 225, DMD 242, DMD 480, EBUS 308, EM 209, IT 470:

MPM332Organizational Leadership

4

MPM344Project Risk Management

4

MPM346Contracts and Procurement

4

MPM357Project Performance and Quality Assurance

4

MPM434Project Scheduling and Cost

6

MPM468HR Project Management

6

Total Credit Hours: 184

Locations

  • Colorado Springs
  • Aurora (Denver Area)
  • Virtual Campus

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