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THE GLOBAL CAREER ACCELERATOR

Web Development for Everyone Track

Whether you’re a computer science major or you’ve never even seen a line of code, get hands-on experience building your own websites and web games. 

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Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies

An investment in you

Session Dates

Summer: May 19 to July 25

Fall: August 25 to December 15

Transparent Costs

3 credits

Course codes available for the Global Career Accelerator

of your Texas State tuition

*Summer:

*Fall:

+ $1,800 program fee

BA 4300

MC 4336J (undergrad), MC 5335 (grad)

PSY 4396

PHYS 4321

ARTC 4314W

BA 4300

MC 4336J

PSY 4396

PHYS 4321
ENG 3312

*Course code details in the FAQs here.

Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator

Get 4 certifications and verified skills for your resume

Business, Mass Communications, and Psychology are open for any major. 

Unlock access to an exclusive career network

The program may be financial aid eligible. Program cost is billed to your student account.

Build a portfolio of real-world experience with industry-leading companies

Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals

Web Development with JavaScript & APIs

Intro to Web Development with HTML & CSS

Build amazing websites in minutes with ChatGPT.

Accelerate your career with in-demand coding skills.

Create beautiful mobile and desktop experiences using UI/UX best practices.

Enhance your portfolio by building front end web apps using JavaScript.

Earn a Web Development Intel project certification for your resume and LinkedIn.

Receive an AI-Powered JavaScript certification for your resume and LinkedIn. 

Intercultural Competency Skills

Earn Certifications Upon Completion

Build your emotional intelligence skillset.

HTML & CSS Specialist Badge
HTML & CSS Specialist Badge
HTML & CSS Specialist Badge
HTML & CSS Specialist Badge

Develop listening skills that manage bias.

Receive an Intercultural Skills Badge for LinkedIn.

Brand Project Spotlight

Charity water ogo

You’ll embark on an authentic prototyping and game design project for global non-profit charity:water:

  • Use ChatGPT as your co-pilot and bring your ideas to life on the screen.
  • Apply your web development skills to create an engaging game experience
  • Generate assets that explain what you’re building and for whom.
  • Add a fully-functional web app to your portfolio
  • Demonstrate what you can do with AI

Business

Analyst

Project Manager

Digital Marketer

User Experience

Designer

Game
Developer

Product

Manager

Coding skills are for more than just computer science majors.

Work with professionals
committed 
to your success.

HEAD OF WEB DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Matthew Small

Google Engineer, software developer and educator with a treasure trove of knowledge, Matt believes that knowing how to code opens a ton of doors - and he’s here to hand you the keys. He’s all about creating technology that makes a huge difference on the lives of many!

You’ll be supported every step of the way.

Teaching Team

Your teaching team is here to support and mentor you through your experience. Attend Drop-In Hours with the team to ask questions and connect with them.

Community

Connect and network with your peers across other universities, ask questions and share some of your projects progress.

HelpHub

Our super-powered chatbot Bodhi has solved 80% of participants' questions in past terms—but get real human help when needed.

As I started taking The Global Career Accelerator, I definitely knew that this was a good choice and this was the right move. It didn't really feel like your every day type of class.

Parker C.

Technological Leadership Major
Alumnus of the Web Development Track

2025 Summer and Fall registration is now open.

Earn credit while building in-demand skills, certifications, and real-work experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Texas State Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in experiential learning, supercharging the undergraduate degree with real-world, project-based experiences that prepare all students for high-growth careers.

The program is offered through Texas State University. Contact the Texas State Global Career Accelerator Team at (512) 240-6825.

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