Web Development Major

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements
124 semester hours

Web Development is an innovative and interdisciplinary major. With the explosive growth of the Internet and electronic commerce, successful businesses are increasingly employing the Internet and related electronic commerce technologies. These business initiatives require graduates who understand current and future trends in electronic commerce and are prepared to manage the analysis, design, implementation, marketing and operation of web based systems.

Electronic commerce has expanded beyond its early roots in electronic funds transfer and data interchange to embrace the use of Internet technologies for such applications as Web-based retailing, electronic supply chain management, Web marketing, and Web publishing. The Web Development major is designed to meet that demand. Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Web Development will acquire Web development, marketing, graphic design and electronic commerce system skills as well as knowledge of the technology of databases, user interface design, networking and management information systems.

The major provides the background needed for a position as a Web master, Web programmer, Web developer or manager of E-Commerce. The major focuses on those technologies necessary to implement enterprise-level Web sites. Topics covered include Java software development, client/server programming, Web animation and Web applications development.

Students in the Web Development major may be required to purchase hardware and/or software with capabilities greater than the standard University technology requirements. There will be software requirements beyond the standard Microsoft Office software, such as software development environments and tools, that will be used in various courses. Students should check the Technology Requirements section of the Franklin University Academic Bulletin and/or the Course Schedule for the requirements relevant to the Web Development major to ensure they have, and are familiar with, the requisite hardware and software.

The following degree requirements are from the current Franklin University Academic Bulletin. If you began your coursework before the current academic year, please contact your SSA for your degree requirements. Always confirm your degree requirements with your SSA.

General Education Core (50 hours)

• COMM 120 - College Writing (4)
• COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication (4)
• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• COMP 107 - Introduction to Web Authoring (1)
• COMP 108 - Introduction to Databases (1)
• MATH 160 - College Algebra (4)
• MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4)
• PF 305 - Global Issues (4)
• PF 321* - Learning Strategies (2)
• SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4) OR
  COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
• Humanities Elective (4)
• Science Elective (4)
• Social & Behavioral Science Elective (4)
• General Education Electives (9)
  * PF 321 must be taken prior to or concurrently with the first BLF course.

University Electives (17 hours)

Any courses offered by the University except developmental education courses. Students may take 600 level Computer Science or Marketing & Communication courses if they meet the prerequisites.

Major Area (57 hours)

• COMP 111 - Introduction to Computer Science & Object-Oriented Programming (4)
• COMP 121 - Object-Oriented Data Structures & 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 117 - Graphic Editing Software (1)
• WEBD 234 - Web Design & 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. Transfer students with the equivalent of four (4) business courses are not required to take BSAD 110 (Business Principles).

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Transfer students seeking a bachelor's degree must earn at least 40 credit hours in residence at Franklin University.

A minimum 2.25 GPA is required in the major and each major course must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher to count toward degree requirements.

If needed, English, reading, computer literacy and mathematics placement tests determine which, if any, developmental education courses are required. Students placing into these courses must pass them prior to enrolling in any other course at the 200 level or above. Developmental education courses carry institutional credit only and do not count toward degree requirements for graduation.

All students are required to pass College Writing (COMM 120), Learning Strategies (PF 321) and Speech Communication (SPCH 100) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. General Education courses must be selected from science, math, social and behavioral science, humanities, economics, communication or professional foundations.

The Web Development Program also offers a Subsequent Bachelor of Science Degree, Minor, Joint Programs of Study: B.S., Web Development/Vantage MBA^® and Joint Programs of Study: B.S., Web Development/M.S. in Marketing and Communication.