Web development helps graphic design, marketing and communications majors build the sites they design and promote.
Skills a Web Development minor adds
- HTML and CSS
- JavaScript
- Responsive design
Majors that pair well with Web Development
| Major | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | Lets you build the websites you design. |
Want to study it in depth? See the Web Design and Development major.
Careers where a Web Development minor helps
Web Developer
Build fast, accessible websites and web applications people love to use.
- Typical training: 6 months to 4 years
UX/UI Designer
Design apps and websites that are easy, useful and enjoyable to use.
- Typical training: 4 years or bootcamp plus portfolio
Related career training
A self-paced online course on what web developers do: duties, 15+ key terms, step-by-step tasks, tools, safety and how to launch the career.
Skills you build: HTML, CSS and JavaScript, a front-end framework such as React, and responsive design
Why it fits: Builds practical knowledge for careers a Web Development minor points toward.
Web Development minor FAQ
What is a Web Development minor?
A Web Development minor adds the skills to build websites with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Web development helps graphic design, marketing and communications majors build the sites they design and promote.
What does a Web Development minor include?
A Web Development minor covers skills such as HTML and CSS, javaScript, and responsive design. Most minors require about 15 to 24 credit hours, often five to eight courses; each college sets its own requirements.
What majors go well with a Web Development minor?
It pairs well with Graphic Design.
Is Web Development a good minor for Graphic Design majors?
It can be. Lets you build the websites you design.
What skills does a Web Development minor add?
Skills such as HTML and CSS, javaScript, and responsive design.
What careers can a Web Development minor help with?
It can support careers such as web developer and UX/UI designer, especially combined with a related major.
Is a Web Development minor worth it?
It is worth it if it fills a gap in your major or supports the career you want. Web development helps graphic design, marketing and communications majors build the sites they design and promote.
What is the difference between a Web Development major and a Web Development minor?
A Web Design and Development major is your main field of study (certificate, associate and bachelor's degrees) and prepares you for careers such as web developer, UX/UI designer, and graphic designer. A minor is a smaller set of courses that adds web Development knowledge to a different major.
Can any major add a Web Development minor?
At most colleges, students in many majors can add a minor if they meet its prerequisites and can fit the courses. Check your college’s requirements.