DeVry

Bonnie Grant works for DeVry University, 2655 Camino Del Rio North in San Diego, California, 92108.  She is an Enrollment advisor. You can reach her at 619-293-5436. They have a Web Site Development Certificate. I talked to her November 2, 2017.

The certificate costs $20136. The entrance requirements are that you have a High School Diploma and pass an English assessment.The program consists of 38 credit units comprising 10 classes;

Web Graphic Design Classes include; WGD210 Digital Imaging Fundamentals, WGD229 Information Design, WGD232 Web Design, WGD242 Advanced Web Design, and WGD251 Responsive Web Design.

Web Development Classes include; CIS336 Introduction to Database with Lab, WBG310 Interactive Web Page Scripting with Lab, WBG340 Programming Multimedia for the Web with Lab, WBG410 Dynamic Website Development and Database Integration with Lab, and WDD420 Web Accessibility with Lab.

Each course lasts eight weeks. A new class starts every 8 weeks. Students are expected to devote 20 hours a week per course. You can complete the program in 1 to 2 years. Bonnie says that the certificate prepares you to take the Adobe Certified Associate exam.

Financial Aid is available, Bonnie recommends filing a FAFSA and talking to a school financial adviser. She said the ratio of instructor to students varies with each class. Each instructor has a master’s degree as well as experience in the field.

The training program does not include an externship or internship. The school does not have a full time Job Developer but does provide some career assistance.