Web Development

Joint Programs of Study: Bachelor of Science (B.S.),
Web Development / M.S. in Marketing & Communication Requirements
154 semester hours

The Joint Programs of Study option affords Franklin University undergraduate students, who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Franklin University, the opportunity to enroll in graduate coursework that may serve as university elective coursework in meeting the hour requirement for the Baccalaureate degree. Students pursuing this option generally complete both the Baccalaureate and Masters degrees in less time and fewer hours than pursuing the two degrees consecutively.

Acceptance into one of the undergraduate programs of study at Franklin University does not ensure or guarantee acceptance into a Franklin University graduate program. Students must meet the admission requirements of the graduate program and be admitted into a graduate program of study in order to pursue the Joint Programs of Study option. Each program of study in the graduate program is governed by its respective program criteria and academic standards set forth in the Academic Bulletin. Application for enrollment into a graduate program must be submitted two terms prior to commencing graduate level coursework. Undergraduate students who are accepted into one of the graduate programs will be concurrently enrolled in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Any graduate course used in the undergraduate area may not be counted if a grade of "C" or less is earned.

It is recommended that students planning to pursue Joint Programs of Study discuss their plans with their SSA.

Fundamental General Education Core (24 hours)
All courses must be at the 100 or 200 level

• Minimum of three semester hours of English Composition (if the course does not have a research paper component, COMM 130 Research Paper, two semester credits, is also required)
  Choose COMM 120 College Writing.
• Minimum of three semester hours of Mathematics (at least one mathematics or statistics course beyond the level of intermediate algebra)
  Choose from MATH 160 College Algebra, MATH 180 Applied Calculus, MATH 210 Finite Mathematics, MATH 220 Business Calculus, or MATH 215 Statistical Concepts.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Sciences (two science courses, with one having a laboratory component)
  Choose from the Science discipline.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Social and Behavioral Sciences (which must be in at least two different disciplines)
  Choose from the Anthropology, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology disciplines.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Arts and Humanities
  Choose from the Humanities discipline.

Additional General Education Requirements (26 hours)

• COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication (4)
• HUMN 305 - Global Issues (4)
• MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4)
• PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2)
• SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4) OR COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
• Social & Behavioral Science Elective (4)
• General Education Electives* (4)

*Because it is a prerequisite for several courses in this curriculum, it is recommended that College Algebra (MATH 160) be taken to fulfill the Mathematics requirement in the Fundamental General Education Core or the General Education Elective.

Prerequisite Competencies (4 hours)

• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• COMP 107 - Introduction to Web Authoring (1)
• COMP 108 - Introduction to Databases (1)
• WEBD 117 - Graphic Editing Software (1)

University Electives (6 hours)

Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses. Students may take 600-level COMP courses if they meet the prerequisites.

Graduate-Level Courses for Bachelor of Science Degree (8 hours)

• MCM 711* - Media and Technology (4)
• MCM 713 - Communication and Persuasion (4)

*MCM 707 - MCM Foundations (2) is a prerequisite for this course.

Web Development Core (56 hours)

• COMP 111 - Introduction to Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming (4)
• COMP 121 - Object-Oriented Data Structures and Algorithms I (4)
• COMP 205 - Survey of Computer Languages (4)
• COMP 281 - Database Management Systems (4)
• COMP 325 - Human Computer Interaction (4)
• GRPH 210 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design (4)
• GRPH 310 - Advanced Graphic Design (4)
• MIS 310 - Information Systems Architecture and Technology (4)
• MIS 320 - Technical Communication (4)
• MKTG 300* - Marketing (4)
• WEBD 234 - Web Design and Implementation (4)
• WEBD 334 - Web Animation Techniques (4)
• WEBD 434 - Web Application Development (4)
• WEBD 495 - Web Development Capstone (4)
  
  *BSAD 110 (Business Principles) is a prerequisite for MKTG 300. Transfer students with the equivalent of four (4) business courses are not required to take BSAD 110 (Business Principles).

The bachelor's degree will be awarded upon completion of all the requirements listed above.

Major Courses for Master of Science Completion (30 hours)

• MCM 707 - MCM Foundations (2)
• MCM 721 - Design Concepts (4)
• MCM 723 - Metrics and Analytics (4)
• MCM 727 - Behavioral Research (4)
• MCM 731 - Applied Communication Theory (4)
• MCM 733 - Applied Marketing Theory (4)
• MCM 737 - Management and Leadership (4)
• MCM 741 - MCM Capstone (4)

The Web Development Program also offers a Bachelor of Science Degree, Subsequent Bachelor of Science Degree, Minor, and Joint Programs of Study: B.S., Web Development/MBA.