Welcome to NDSU’s Web Minor Program.

This is a new interdisciplinary program emphasizing theory and skills needed to manage internet web content and delivery. Students complete a twelve-credit core covering design concepts, software tools, coding languages and applied projects.

Students also choose nine credits of electives from options in design, scripting, programming, digital media, management, theory or independent study. An internship is required. The program is coordinated through the communication department; students must apply for admission to this limited-enrollment program. Students who have not applied may enroll in web minor classes, but those officially admitted to the program will be given first choice for class openings. Students interested in COMM 260 or COMM 261 must obtain permits from Kelly Paynter, Department of Communication office manager, tel 231-7705.

What can you do with a web design minor?
The minor is an excellent choice for students who are looking for knowledge in web site design and maintenance for a variety of career goals. Businesses and institutions more and more expect employees to maintain web sites as intra-office communication vehicles. As well, nearly all firms of any size expect communication professionals to understand the process of building and maintaining a web site. In fact, this knowledge is becoming more than an extra for many jobs—it’s becoming a core requirement.

Specializing in the areas of your interest
The university’s interdisciplinary approach allows students to specialize in several facets of web design and maintenance through elective choices. Those students who wish to specialize in art and design aspects will choose at least two courses in that area, such as ART 299, COMM 242, or COMM 362; those who wish to emphasize corporate and organizational web site concepts and maintenance may choose courses such as BUS 370, COMM 442, or COMM 462; those who with to emphasize education-based Information Technology (IT) may choose courses such as COMM/MIS/CSCI 371, COMM/MIS/CSCI 377, or COMM 462. Note that students who wish to obtain the breadth of knowledge necessary for advanced systems administration and programming are encouraged to seek majors in computer science or managment information systems.

The following resources will give you more information about the program:

• Program description and requirements for web minor (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• Application for admission to the web minor program (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• Online Form to Apply for Internship Approval
• Internship Agreement Form / Intership Requirements (in Adobe Acrobat format)
• Who’s on the Web Minor Committee?

If you have questions about the program, please e-mail Ross.Collins@ndsu.nodak.edu.