Web Development Specialization

Prepare for a career in web development

Earn a Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Science with a specialization in Web Design and Development, where you'll learn to build user-friendly websites and apps using the latest technologies. These in-demand skills prepare you for careers across industries and position you to drive the future of digital innovation.

What you'll learn

In the Web Design and Development specialization, you’ll learn to build responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and add interactive features that enhance user experience. You’ll explore server-side programming to handle core functionality, manage data with relational and nonrelational databases, and design user interfaces that are intuitive, accessible, and engaging. Courses also cover how to structure complex applications using web architecture patterns and develop distributed, cloud-based systems that power modern, service-oriented apps.

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State-of-the-art facilities

If you can imagine it, we'll help you create it, utilizing industry-standard gear in our top of the line labs and classrooms.

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Study abroad

Travel to Greece and return with real-world skills and finished projects for your portfolio as you document the past and present on a Greek island.

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Careers

Sample job titles

  • Augmented reality developer
  • Front-end developer
  • Full-stack developer
  • Game developer
  • Mobile applications developer
  • Product engineer
  • Unity developer
  • Unreal developer
  • UI/UX designer
  • Virtual reality developer
  • Web developer

Companies that hire our students

  • Home Advisor/ Angi
  • Interactive Intelligence
  • Kenzie Academy
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Salesforce
  • Trendy Minds
  • Telamon Corp.

The Luddy experience

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Our living learning community

Find your community at the Luddy LLC—where Luddy students live together, connect through exclusive events, and grow in a supportive, tech‑focused environment.

The Luddy Learning Living Community
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Scholarships

Attending the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is more affordable than you think. Learn about ways to reduce your cost of attendance.

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Student organizations

IU Indy offers a variety of student organizations, from clubs for future entrepreneurs to those exploring ethics in tech. Discover Luddy’s student organizations and find one that fits your interests.

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