Web Design

The online Master of Arts in Mass Communication with a specialization in Web Design and Online Communication is a 36-credit program built around hands-on coursework and a final capstone project. Students complete 33 credits of coursework and electives, then finish with three capstone credits. Courses are taught by University of Florida faculty and industry professionals.

Program Format and Class Structure

• Students generally take one to three classes per semester and progress through the program at a manageable pace.
• The fall and spring semesters are 16 weeks, and the summer semester is 13 weeks. All courses follow the traditional UF Academic Calendar.
• Full-time students can complete the curriculum in 16 months.
• Classes meet live at scheduled times during the week, allowing for real-time interaction and engagement.

Design Core – 13 Credits Required

Foundations of Design for Communicators – VIC 5006
Corporate and Brand Identity on the Web – VIC 5315
Digital Imagery in Web Design – VIC 5325
Digital Media Layout and Design – VIC 5326

Programming Core – 8 Credits Required

Web Design Principles – MMC 5277
Advanced Web Topics 1: Advanced Design – COM 6338

MAMC Core – 6 Credits Required

User Experience (UX) Theory and Research – MMC 5279
Mass Communication Theory – MMC 6400

General Electives – 6 Credits Required

• View the full list of UF CJC Online courses and electives here.

Capstone Project – 3 Credits Required

Mass Communication Capstone: Web Design and Online Communication – MMC 6950

Graduate Certificate

Students who do not plan to pursue the full master’s degree can complete a graduate certificate in Web Design and Online Communication. The certificate includes the first four courses in the curriculum and focuses on core web design and digital communication coursework.

 Some students start with the graduate certificate and later apply to the master’s program. With admission, students can apply certificate credits toward the master’s degree. The graduate certificate page provides additional details about requirements and application steps. Learn more about the graduate certificate.

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Technical Requirements

For Mac:

• macOS must be version 10.15 or newer
• 4GB RAM

For Windows:

• Windows 11 64-bit: Home or Pro version 21H2 or higher, or Enterprise or Education version 21H2 or higher.
• Windows 10 64-bit: Home or Pro 21H1 (build 19043) or higher, or Enterprise or Education 20H2 (build 19042) or higher.
• 64-bit processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT)
• 4GB RAM