Build a strong base in web development and design with the Web Application Development A.A.S. degree program at Kirkwood. In two years, you will learn how to plan and execute complex web projects using the latest technologies, coding techniques, and more.
Students in the web application development program also have the opportunity to further their skills with a web development certificate, or dive deeper into subjects with emphasis courses on web graphic design and Java programming.
Kirkwood offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year. Web application development students may also qualify for the Kibbie Grant.
Program graduates will be able to:
Our mission is to identify what the community requires from web application development graduates, and fine-tune our program to respond to those needs. We also seek to present and provide opportunities and facilitate a lifelong learning environment.
School Year: 2024–25
Program Entry Semester: Fall
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 16 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 16 | 74 |
| In-State Tuition | $3,472 | $3,472 | $1,302 | $4,340 | $3,472 | $14,700 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $250 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $730 | $1,100 | $340 | $930 | $715 | $3,815 |
| Course/Section Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Third Party Credentials | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $4,252 | $4,622 | $1,692 | $5,320 | $4,237 | $20,123 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $217 (In-State), $290 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
Fees and costs are subject to change. To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
What career could this lead to?
For students wishing to go further with programming, two elective concentrations are offered.
Both options include a course in client-side scripting.
Web Graphic Design emphasis option: For students wishing to focus on design, there is an elective concentration in web graphic design, which includes an additional course in digital layout, alongside courses covering several professional graphics tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.
You'll begin with a set of basic courses covering HTML and CSS, web media, and introductory computer and programming skills.
As the program progresses, you'll learn various aspects of web design and development through courses emphasizing the workflow associated with the planning process, site design and the use of standard technologies, such as content management systems, to provide client solutions.
You'll also consider the business side of web development through courses in marketing and e-commerce, learning about current topics such as web analytics and search engine optimization along with payments, catalogs and shopping carts.
The use of scripting, PHP and databases is also included.
Students in Kirkwood's Web Application Development program, as well as those pursuing the Web Development Certificate or Web Design Certificate, are encouraged to join the Kirkwood chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA). With 45,000 members in more than 1,800 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico, as well as an international presence in China, Haiti and Peru, BPA has the ability to enhance student participation in professional, civic, service and social endeavors.
BPA is one of eight recognized members of the National Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations (NCC-CTSO). CTSOs are co-curricular groups that help students in career and technical education programs further their knowledge and skills by participating in activities, events, and competitions.
The web certificates are for those looking to add basic web skills to careers in marketing, graphic design, computer support, or management.
Students study several of the core courses from the web technologies degree program, but without the advanced emphasis areas or general education components.
The web development certificate begins with basic courses and moves on to coding and database use. The web design certificate also begins with basic courses, but then adds courses in the customization of content management systems for blogging and e-commerce.