Are you looking for a career that puts your creative abilities to good use? Do you enjoy creating interesting designs for the web and building websites? If this sounds like you, a career in web development and design might be an exciting path to pursue.
Our Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in web development and design includes three special areas from which you can choose: Interactive Web Media, Web Application Development, and General Web Studies.
After graduating from our Web Development and Design Program, you have the option of entering the workforce to work for a business, government agency or web consulting firm as a:
This program may be an ideal fit if you:
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In our Web Development and Design Program, you’ll gain the skills you need to be successful in the field. To begin, you will obtain 27 credits in foundation courses, which will lay the groundwork for your chosen specialty. Then, you will select 15 credits within a specialization. The three areas of specialty from which you may choose are:
Prior to graduation, you will work with your classmates in a final capstone course. You will work on an individual portfolio, team-based service learning projects and your soft skills. This will consist of interviewing, traditional and online networking, promotional techniques, proper dress and appropriate demeanor to enter the workforce. You also may choose a web program internship to learn from a mentor within the industry and use this as an elective course.
After completing the program, you will be able to:
This program is designed to lead you directly into the workforce. Should you choose to transfer to a 4-year school, HACC has negotiated an agreement with Bloomsburg that will allow you to transfer with no loss of credits and complete a bachelor’s degree right here in Harrisburg. For other transfer options, check with your advisor or go to our Transfer Services Page.
Browse our various transfer options below:
You can complete the entire program through virtual learning.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, please visit this webpage to review the most up-to-date details about how courses are being offered.
Yes! With approximately 200 scholarships available through the HACC Foundation, you have the opportunity to earn money towards your HACC education. To view eligibility requirements and learn how to apply, we encourage you to visit hacc.edu/scholarships.
We hold classes in the spring, summer and fall, and you can apply anytime online. When you submit your application, please include program code 1816 to make sure you apply to the correct program.
If you’re passionate about the arts and computers, we want to help you translate those interests into a rewarding career. To learn more about this exciting two-year program, please contact an admissions counselor or the engineering, trades & computer technologies department chair, Dr. Kelley Engle, to request more information
“We prepare you for the rapidly changing field of creating media design elements for websites, including graphics, photographs, 2D and 3D animations, audio recordings and audio/video productions.” – Carl Petersheim, M.S., computer information systems and web development and design faculty member