Emory Web Design Certificate Program
For those interested in designing the look, layout, and organization of websites. Applications and technologies include HTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, Cascading Style Sheets, Photoshop, Flash and more! This program prepares students for careers as professional website designers. Click here to see a visual flowchart for the Web Certificate
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Certificate Requirements
Students must complete all requirements listed below to receive an Emory Web Certificate.
- Four core classes
- 25 or more hours of electives
- Approximately 100 hours of classroom time
- 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 four core courses.
Course |
Length |
| Starting and Running a Successful Website | 6.5 hours |
| HTML & CSS | 19.5 hours |
| Dreamweaver: Introduction | 13 hours |
| Dreamweaver: Intermediate | 13 hours |
2) Web Design Certificate Tracks
Candidates may select one or more track from the options below and complete all noted courses to complete the required courses for that track.
Designer Track |
Length |
| Photoshop: Introduction | 13 hours |
| Web Graphics with Photoshop, Fireworks and Illustrator | 19.5 hours |
E-Commerce Track |
|
| How to Add E-Commerce to Your Website | 19.5 hours |
| Search Engine Marketing | 6.5 hours |
| Google Analytics | 6.5 hours |
Webmaster Track |
|
| Dynamic Web Content: Blogs, Wikis, and more | 13 hours |
| Search Engine Marketing | 6.5 hours |
| Google Analytics | 6.5 hours |
| Adobe Contribute | 6.5 hours |
Multimedia Track |
|
| Flash: Introduction | 13 hours |
| Flash: Intermediate | 13 hours |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | 13 hours |
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 |
