Emory Web Development Certificate Program
Program Overview |
Design Track |
Development Track |
Application Process |
Cost |
For those interested in developing functional aspects of websites including database
integration, programming, and other server-side components. Applications and technologies
include HTML, Dreamweaver, ASP.NET, SQL Server, PHP, MySQL, XML
and more! This program prepares students for careers as professional web developers. Click here to see a visual flowchart for the Web Certificate
Click here to view our current offering of Web Development courses!
Certificate Requirements
Students must complete all requirements listed below to receive an Emory Web Certificate.
- Candidates must complete five core classes.
- Candidates must complete 25 or more hours of electives.
- Candidates must complete a total of 106.5 hours of classroom time.
- Candidates must complete and pass all required Blackboard examinations for their courses.
- By taking and passing appropriate Blackboard assessments, candidates may "test out" of up to two core courses in the program. Candidates choosing to "test out" of core requirements must take additional electives to satisfy the hourly requirements. Candidates may not "test out" of the 25 hours of elective courses.
- Candidates must receive a passing score in the Web Capstone course during which they complete an approved website project demonstrating the ability to apply professional techniques.
1) Core Classes
Candidates must complete five core courses.
Course |
Length |
| Starting and Running a Successful Website | 6.5 hours |
| HTML | 13 hours |
| Dreamweaver: Introduction | 13 hours |
| Relational Database Design | 6.5 hours |
| Introduction to Programming | 6.5 hours |
2) Web Developer Electives
Candidates must complete 25 or more elective hours. Electives must include one Programming course and one Database course*.
Programming courses |
Length |
| ColdFusion: Introduction | 13 hours |
| ASP.NET | 13 hours |
| PHP | 13 hours |
Database courses |
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| XML: Introduction | 13 hours |
| Access: Introduction | 12 hours |
| MySQL | 13 hours |
| SQL:Server | 13 hours |
*SQL (Structured Query Language) can be substituted as an elective if a student tests out of a programming or database course. |
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3) Capstone Course and project
Candidates must complete and receive a passing score in the Capstone course. During this course, students will complete a professional website project and be evaluated on their work.
Capstone course |
Length |
| The Web Design Process | 36 hours |
