MIT 270 - Content Management Systems (CMS)

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to CMS platforms such as WordPress for building, managing, and publishing websites. Learn responsive design, content organization, and SEO best practices.

Prerequisite: None.
Strongly Recommended: Computer literacy and file management skills as well as some experience with HTML and CSS.

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Gray Area Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Build and publish functional websites using a CMS (e.g. WordPress).
Implement responsive design by selecting, customizing, and testing themes to ensure pages adapt correctly to mobile, tablet, and desktop screen sizes.
Apply web accessibility standards by configuring themes and plugins, adding semantic structure (headings, alt text, labels), and testing site content for compliance.
Organize and structure content effectively.
Manage CMS updates, plugins, and user roles.
Evaluate CMS sites for usability, SEO, and design quality.
Critique peer websites.

Course Contents

CMS platforms overview (WordPress, alternatives).
Responsive and accessible design.
Content organization and SEO.
Managing updates, plugins, and user roles.
Publishing and testing websites.

Instructional Units: 5