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This program requires a total of 120 credits.
To align with the upper-level requirement listed above, we recommend you choose from one of the following groups of classes below to align with your career interests:
If you’re not looking to get started on a bachelor’s degree but are still interested in obtaining an official credential in this subject area, consider pursing an 18-credit undergraduate certificate in web design, digital design, or augmented and virtual reality design.
These certificates are designed to help you gain concentrated experience in a singular focus area while not starting on the general education courses needed for a bachelor's degree. And because these programs are embedded in the bachelor’s degree program, you may be eligible to apply up to 18 credits toward this program’s major requirements.
If you’re majoring in a different subject area but are still interested in web design, digital design, or augmented or virtual reality, consider our 15-credit minor in web & digital design.
As virtual reality and AI grow more prevalent in the business world, employers are looking for professionals who have the necessary knowledge to master these new technologies. The skills you learn in this program are therefore universal and can help give you a leg up in the market. Graduates of this degree program may develop important skills in web design, web development, graphic design, project management, digital product creation, computer programming, and problem-solving. Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
This degree program is designed to help you thrive in a variety of careers in the field of web design and graphic design. Potential job titles include extended reality (XR) designer, special effects artist, web developer, animator, web designer, and graphic designer. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Throughout your curriculum, your instructors will assign hands-on coursework that may help you prioritize in-demand, real-world skills and career-focused experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:
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This 120-credit web design program covers topics like web design, web development, graphic design, virtual and augmented reality, electronic publishing, motion graphics, web-based multimedia, animation, and more. The program may help students prepare for work in a wide range of industries, at corporations, nonprofits, and government organizations, and in the private sector. Potential job titles include extended reality (XR) designer, special effects artist, web developer, animator, web designer, and graphic designer.
In this 120-credit program, you can take courses throughout the year. You can take courses in this program throughout the year. How long it will take you to complete your degree depends on your goals, transfer credits, and course load each semester. You may also be able to benefit from one or more of UMGC’s fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training, which can help you earn your degree faster.
We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children. In addition, we're proud to offer scholarships for those who qualify and an interest-free monthly payment plan that allows you to spread your tuition payments out. Plus, we've replaced most textbooks with no-cost digital materials, eliminating one more cost of education and making your degree even more affordable.
You do not need a specific educational background in web design, graphic design, or web development or specific experience as a web designer, graphic designer, or web developer to apply for this program. As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
The Computing Club provides a dynamic environment where members can work collaboratively, share innovative ideas, enhance their career-readiness, and gain marketable experience in their respective fields. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Students and alumni can join the Computing Club group on CareerQuest.
The Graphic Designer Student Association is designed to promote awareness of design, highlight advances and opportunities in the field, and assist design students in their efforts to expand their experiences. The Graphic Designer Student Association has a virtual community where members can connect and learn of upcoming events. Join the Graphic Designer Student Association at UMGC group on Facebook.
Christina B., BS in Digital Media and Web Technology Sykesville, MD
