Bachelors
Part-Time or Full-Time
Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, Summer
Online
About the BA in Web Technologies at Loyola
The field of web technologies is ever evolving with new tools, apps, sites, and algorithms constantly changing the norms and best practices. With the BA in Web Technologies at Loyola University Chicago, your courses will always reflect the prevailing technology and web design tools of the times.
Through this accelerated 8-week web design program, you will build a solid foundation in the design and development of websites and web applications so you can best serve business needs. You will choose a track that fits your professional interests and goals: development, data, or design and media. Each track, built by stacking two certificates, gives you the skills you need for specific roles in IT.
Program Structure
The BA in Web Technologies can be pursued full time or part time. Classes are held fully online.
Why Choose Loyola for Your BA in Web Technologies?
- Prepare for a career in web technologies
- Future-proof curriculum
- Fast and flexible
- Built-in networking
- Accomplished faculty
- Your previous credits count
The web technologies degree will give you a valuable and practical education that can lead to jobs in the highly relevant and ever-evolving field of web technologies.
Like the field of web technologies, our program is ever evolving. Learn to use the latest technology through coursework that remains current as technology and norms shift.
Loyola University Chicago's accelerated 8-week courses allow you to complete your degree quickly—online, in-person, or whatever combination fits your busy schedule.
You will benefit from connecting with other future professionals in web technologies who, like you, bring experience and knowledge to the classroom.
Learn from Loyola Department of Computer Science professors and industry experts who are at the top of their fields.
You can leverage your previous college experience through Loyola's transfer policy, which allows you to apply up to 15 credit hours/five courses toward your degree.
Meet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the School of Continuing and Professional Studies faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Web Technologies BA program.
Faculty and StaffWeb Technologies Career Connections
Through our web degree, you will have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a variety of IT roles as well as the academic foundation needed to pursue graduate-level studies.
Specific job options include:
- Web developer
- Web designer
- Web analyst
- Software engineer
- Information architect
- Front-end Developer
- Back-end Developer
- Full-stack Developer
- UI/UX Designer
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Web Technologies BA program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Web Technologies BA learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2023-2024 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogBA in Web Technologies Results and Skills
Upon successful completion of your BA in Web Technologies, you will have the ability to:
- Produce modern web applications that meet the growing demands of industry professionals
- Apply your knowledge of the latest tools, apps, sites, and algorithms to help businesses solve challenges
- Critique the aesthetics, navigability, and usability of websites
- Create user-first web experiences through the implementation of graphic design principles
- Design and implement wireframes and mockups for websites
- Plan, design, and construct web sites to work properly in modern web browsers, conforming to web standards while following best practices
- Develop, implement, and deploy a web application using HTML+CSS+JS (including JS libraries and frameworks such as jQuery and React)
- Use client-side services to interact with web-based server-side API
- Model and implement web-service based applications from the client-side
- Manage basic hosting and version control
- Communicate an understanding of laws and issues in areas such as privacy, encryption, freedom of speech, copyrights and patents, computer crime, and computer/software reliability and safety; understanding of philosophical perspectives related to ethics and the basics of the U.S. legal system; and the ability to identify ethical issues that arise in information technology and determine how to address them technically and ethically
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your return to school a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
Tuition and Costs
Students in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies will likely have the ability to influence their total cost through the use of transfer credit and non-traditional credit. Please keep that in mind when reviewing the variety of estimated total cost options for the Web Technologies BA below.
On average, students in the Web Technologies BA program transfer 60 credit hours to Loyola and 11 hours of non-traditional credit. We can accept and apply up to 36 credit hours of non-traditional credit (CLEP, DSST, and American Council on Education).
Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
| Credit Hours | Cost Per Credit Hour | Estimated Total Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 45 (Minimum number of credit hours completed at Loyola.) | $760.00 | $34,200.00 |
| 71 (Average number of credit hours completed at Loyola.) | $760.00 | $53,960.00 |
| 120 (Maximum number of credit hours completed at Loyola. Please note that this number does not include any potential transfer credit or non-traditional credit.) | $760.00 | $91,200.00 |
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
Web Technologies BA Scholarships
Degree-seeking students in the School of Continuing & Professional Studies (SCPS) who have completed the scholarship application will be considered for the many scholarship opportunities available to students each semester.
Achieve the Degree Scholarships include both merit and need-based scholarships. Newly-admitted undergraduate degree-seeking students can expect to receive $2,000 in their first semester while awards for current students range from $1,100 to $3,000 per semester.
Students receiving tuition reimbursement from their employer should also consider seeking admission to the SCPS Fellow Scholarship program that will match up to $5,250 per academic year the reimbursement total you're eligible to receive from your employer.
For detailed information about tuition, costs, and aid, please visit the SCPS Tuition & Financial Aid page.
Appointments and Events
Whether you’re just beginning your search, in the midst of the application process, or eager to explore our graduate and professional programs, our admissions staff is here to assist you every step of the way.
Schedule an AppointmentThe School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers graduate open houses, information sessions, individual appointments, open Zoom and text sessions, and a multitude of other ways to get to know us better.
View all EventsUpcoming Events
Join Dan Vonder Heide, Graduate Program Director for the MPS-IT Leade...
Join Dr. Annette Steinacker, Director of the Urban Affairs and Public...
Visit and Connect With Us
With our visit opportunities, you can tour our beautiful Chicago campuses and learn more about Loyola's ties to one of the most prestigious cities in the world.
Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Web Technologies BA are listed below:
Fall I: August 5
Fall II: Oct 5
Spring I: Dec 21
Summer: May 20
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Web Technologies BA include:
Transcripts
2.0 Minimum GPA
International Student Requirements
Additional information regarding the application process for international students can be found on the International Student Requirements page.
Additional Details
For general information and a step-by-step guide to applying for graduate and professional study, please visit our Admission Process page. There is no fee to apply to graduate programs at Loyola.
Apply NowRelated Programs
Bachelors | Part-Time or Full-Time | Online | Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, Summer
Highly skilled and knowledgeable IT professionals are needed in virtually every industry. With this program, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of IT principles, concepts, and practices. You will also acquire advanced knowledge and skills in areas such as network administration, Java programming, object-oriented software development, progject management, web development, and IT management.
Apply NowRequest Info