In the programming and Web design worlds, there are 2 very different approaches to coding. There is the traditional method in which you manually code every single line using program-specific language. And there is also the WYSIWYG method in which you rely on a user-friendly interface that shows you what each change and addition looks like as you implement it. WYSIWYG stands for "what you see is what you get," and it offers real-time representations of the final product. If you want to add a red border at the top of the page, you don't need to know the special coding and syntax for borders, position, and the color red. You simply click the appropriate buttons in the WYSIYG editor to add a red border at the top of the page.

Advantages to WYSIWYG
With a WYSIWYG editor, you don't have to know too much about programming and coding. Many of the better packages out there have all of the tools and options you would need for most Web design projects. Borders, fonts, colors, positions, hyperlinks, menu items, you name it. WYSIWYG is also faster than normal coding as well. You can potentially finish an entire Web site or page entry in a fraction of the time it would take with traditional programming. WYSIWYG is convenient, reliable, and usually hassle-free.

Advantages to Handcoding
There are many Web design functions that WYSIWYG can't always duplicate. Handcoding allows for greater supervision and control. It's like the difference between a professional camera and a point-and-shoot camera. The latter offers convenience and speed, but for professional photos, you might want that extra level of flexibility. This can be especially important if your client or employer has unusual Web design needs.

Which is best for you? Ideally, you should feel comfortable using both methods. Handcoding, however, can make you more marketable in the long run. Most traditional coders can easily master WYSIWYG. The reverse is not always true.

Schools are listed in alphabetical order by state then city.

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

[Online]

Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class. Because you're always on the go, we offer education to go wherever you connect to the Internet. While we meet the demands of your busy lifestyle, our online degree and diploma programs go even further by embracing the standards of excellence long held by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and The Art Institutes system of schools backed by an over 85-year commitment to academic excellence. Learn from the leader in online creative arts education.
Programs:
  Graphic Design - Associate of Science Degree
  Graphic Design - Bachelor of Science Degree
  Interactive Media Design
  Interactive Media Design - Associate of Science Degree
  Interactive Media Design - Bachelor of Science Degree
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Everest University Online

[Online]

Advance your career (or start a new one) without interrupting your life. At Everest University Online, you’ll get the tools to prepare for a better future. Earn your Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in fields such as Business and Criminal Justice. Take classes at the times and places you choose, balance the demands of family and a career, and get personalized, one-on-one attention from expert instructors in your field of study.
Programs:
Computer Information Science Web Design
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Kaplan University

[Online]

Earn your degree, advance your career, and achieve your goals with an online degree or certificate from Kaplan University. And do it all without missing a day of work. Kaplan University offers accredited online degree programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Technology and Design, and Paralegal Studies. Kaplan also offers Continuing Education, allowing working professionals to earn certificates in Forensic Nursing, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, and Financial Planning.
Programs:
Internet and Website Development Certificate
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Westwood College

[Online]

Think you don't have time to earn the respected degree you need? Think again. Westwood College's online program gives you the flexibility to study at the times and places you choose. You'll also get the opportunity to interact with your instructors and fellow students in real time. Degree programs offered include business, criminal justice, design and technology.
Programs:
  E-Business Management
  Graphic Design and Multimedia
  Visual Communications
  Web Design & Multimedia
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Westwood College's online campus is not currently accepting Texas residents for its programs. If you are a Texas resident interested in attending Westwood College and taking some courses online, please select one of our campuses in Dallas, Fort Worth or Houston.