Half way through my schooling (yes a major accredited school) they changed the name of my degree from a Bachelors of Multimedia and Web Design to Bachelors of Interactive Media Design. So I would assume that BWD is not a popular title. Also I would say that I would not have my current position without a degree. I believe that it helps non-technical people (you know in most cases the people doing the hiring) know that you have a basic skills set. They wouldn't know the right questions to ask a self-taught person. That being said, I have learned more after I graduating than I did in school but I needed the basics that I received there. Back to the original topic, my particular program did very little with Java or Ajax. So, based on my experience - I would say right out of school a WD would not be qualified in Web Apps. Though I think a CS wouldn’t be qualified either. So, either is probably close enough just make sure the individual has the experience in Web Apps.

achelors in WD is more front end/back end vs Bachelors of CS I would think would be back end/ Apps. So for a job titled "Web Application something or another" I'd look at the Computer Science grad. Though truly I think it would depend more on the individual and their personal experience. ~Nitui "interactive media design something or another"