Web design and development
Learn to design user-friendly websites and build database-driven web applications using today’s tools and techniques such as CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, PHP and SQL.
Program at a glance
DEGREE TYPE
Associate of Applied Business
PROGRAM FORMAT
Online*
LENGTH (FULL TIME)
5-semester degree
3-semester certificate
CAREER COMMUNITY
Computer science, information technology, security and digital media
*Please note: Many Stark State classes have online and in-person options.
Program overview
Design. Build. Launch.
The web design and development technology program at Stark State College offers students state-of-the-art training in the exciting and lucrative field of online Internet design and programming. This program focuses on creating the backbone of a website with the latest techniques such as CSS, AJAX and more.
Students majoring in web design and development learn to develop interactive database-driven websites using ASP.net, PHP, SQL, JavaScript, AJAX, MySQL and Java. While everyone else is trying to figure out the new information technology buzzwords, Stark State’s web design and development students will be applying them in the classroom to real-life situations.
This rewarding degree covers a wide variety of materials during the program. Students graduating with this degree will use the knowledge and skill gained in the program to:
- Design and develop web-based applications
- Develop user interfaces for internet/intranet applications
- Design and develop databases
- Create multimedia applications
Stark State web design and development students have found careers as graphic web designers, webmasters, multimedia web designers, web programmers (ASP.net programmer, PHP programmer), HTML coders, search marketing specialists, database programmers, web analyst.
Also, Stark State offers a technical certificate for those interested in web design. This certificate will provide incoming and current web designers and information professionals with the basic skills to become employed in this growing and expanding area.
All classes in the certificate can be applied directly to the associate degree.
Program details
Careers and outcomes
FAQs
You can pursue roles such as web designer, front-end developer or UI/UX designer.
Job growth is steady, with high demand for UX and web content specialists. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for web developers and digital designers is expected to grow 7% through 2034.
Graduates work in marketing and design agencies, corporate web teams or as freelancers. Required education may vary by employer.
The associate degree requires 61 credits and can be completed in about two years. The certificate requires 34 credits and can be completed in about one year.
Courses are offered online, on the main campus and in some hybrid formats.
Options may include the Choose Ohio First Scholarship, Fortisure Fellows Scholarship and federal aid through FAFSA.
Yes. There is a transfer agreement between Stark State College and Kent State University, allowing you to apply your AAB in Web Design and Development toward a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
Class sizes typically range from 20–25 students, with access to tutoring, labs and career services.
Yes. You’ll complete hands-on labs and projects that bring concepts to life.
You’ll study information systems, databases, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP.
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Larry Ray, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Information Technology
330-494-6170 ext. 4918
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