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Undergraduate Introduction to Web Development Certificate

Learn to build dynamic websites and applications. Designed for a student with little or no experience in web programming, this three-course undergraduate certificate will give you a strong foundation in web development skills and tools.

Key learning outcomes

  • Master the fundamentals of website and web application development using CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, and PHP.
  • Build dynamic, database-driven and single-page applications and practice using tools and frameworks such as WordPress, Drupal, Node.js, Laravel, Angular, React, Ember, and Vue.js.
  • Gain familiarity with front- and back-end web technologies.
  • Learn best practices and tools for website planning, layout, and responsive design.

Getting started

No application is required. You simply register for undergraduate courses during our fall, spring, or summer registration periods. 

To meet the requirements for the certificate, you must:

  • Complete three certificate courses for undergraduate credit.
  • Earn at least a B grade in each course.
  • Complete the courses within three years.

Learn more about pursuing a certificate and the process of requesting your certificate.

Certificate Courses

The undergraduate certificate in Introduction to Web Development requires three courses:

  • Foundations course (choose one course from select group)
  • Electives (choose any two courses from select group)

Courses taken before the Fall 2020 semester do not apply toward this certificate.

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Related Degrees

If you’re also considering a master’s degree, select certificate courses can be counted toward a related degree field of study.

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Start or finish your undergraduate degree part time. You can sharpen your communication skills, enhance your analytical capacity, and deepen your knowledge of a chosen field.

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Interested in Graduate Certificates?

For those who have completed their bachelor's degree, graduate certificates offer the next level in education. 

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Registration

Summer 2021 registration opens March 2. Fall 2021 registration opens in July. Start planning now by browsing the course catalog: 

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Certificate at a Glance

Required Courses

3

Number of courses for this certificate.

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Average Cost

$5,640

Cost of completing the certificate courses, at current tuition rates.

Time Investment

1

Number of years, on average, it takes to complete this certificate. You may take up to three years.

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