Learn Program Basics
Learn Web Protocols
Manage Software Projects
Engineer Software Solutions
Discuss the Impacts of Computing
Any Questions?
Web Applications
Develop the function, security & usability of the web.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Web application development shows how to build websites from the back-end by exposing students to hands-on experience and professional level work. By the end of their time in the concentration, students will have worked in groups together, similar to web developers and programmers.
CAREERS
Back End Developer
A back-end web developer is responsible for server-side web application logic and integration of the work front-end developers do. Back-end developers write the web services and APIs used by front-end developers and mobile application developers.
Cybersecurity Analysts
Cybersecurity Analyst has excellent knowledge of and experience using computers and security software.
Software Developer
Software developers build applications for computer programs and develop systems that run control networks.
Web Application Developer
Design and maintain applications for web and/or network.
Do you want to learn more about the careers that our program can prepare you for?
HEAR FROM OUR GRADUATES
See where past members of our program are today.
Christian Schipani
Lead Front-end Developer
Christian works for Retail Architects in Fort Mill, SC. He said that everything he learned from DIFD laid a foundation for what he would eventually do once he got into the industry.
Victor Hahn
Mid-level Engineer
Victor works for Red Ventures in Rock Hill, SC. He learned how to think through problems and collaborate across different disciplines from the department.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students build a technical foundation for software development by learning multiple programming languages, the protocols that power the web, both relational and document oriented databases, and software management skills. The track builds on previous knowledge and continuity to improve web app development skills. Students from this track will find entry-level positions with ease.
Communication theory
Information systems and organization
Web and mobile application development
Visual design of complex systems.
Learn multiple programming languages
Know the protocols that power the web
Core skills in planning, programming, and testing for the web
Build technical foundation for software development
STUDENT WORK
Our students are always hard at work in their classes. Here are some finished projects that demonstrate what you can learn to do.
Curiosity
A student built game designed using HTML and JavaScript programming.
Risk of Rain
A game calculator for the video game Risk of Rain 2.
COURSEWORK
Here's a taste of the classes you may take while in DIFD.
DIFD 451
Senior Synthesis
3
DIFD 415
Law & Ethics for Digital Media
3
DIFD 322
Visual Design of Complex Systems
3
DIFD 311
Digital Culture and Society
3
DIFD 321
Information Systems and Organizations
3
VCOM 262
Introduction to Web Design
3
DIFD 151
Introduction to Information Design
1
DIFD 141
Introduction to Web Application Design
4
CSCI 151
Overview of Computer Science
3
WHY CHOOSE WINTHROP'S PROGRAM?
If the program isn’t enough to convince, come tour our beautiful campus. Gardens, common spaces, and red-brick buildings give Winthrop a close-to-home feel that everyone will love.
As our student body continues to grow, so does our diversity. People of all walks of life live on Winthrop's campus and are always ready for a friendly conversation.
