Web Development, Associate in Applied Science
College(s):
DA MX OH WRProgram Code: 0409
The Web Development Associate in Applied Science program prepares students for entry-level positions in website design, development, and administration. Students will learn various programming principles, languages, and web technologies to effectively create and deploy dynamic websites. Students will also learn how to integrate web and database servers to increase the productivity and interactivity of a website. Potential job opportunities for students in this program include web designer, web developer, e-commerce manager, web technician, or web server administrator.
Related Degrees and Certificates
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Coursework | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math (or higher Mathematics) | 4 |
| Fine Arts or Humanities course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course | 3 | |
| Physical Sciences or Life Sciences course | 3 | |
| Required Program Core | ||
| CIS 101 | Computer Science 101 | 3 |
| CIS 113 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| CIS 114 | Mobile Application Development | 3 |
| CIS 116 | Operating System I | 3 |
| CIS 144 | Java Object Oriented Programming I | 3 |
| CIS 181 | Web Development I/Basic Web Technologies | 3 |
| CIS 182 | Web Development II/Client Side Scripting | 3 |
| CIS 260 | Computer Information Systems Field Project | 3 |
| CIS 281 | Web Development III/Server Side Programming | 3 |
| CIS 282 | Web Development IV/Web Database Integration | 3 |
| BUSINES 111 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| NET TEC 101 | Client-Server Database I | 3 |
| Program Electives | ||
| Students must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours in the subjects Computer Information Systems (0032), Networking Technologies (0165), or Cybersecurity (0162). | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
At least one course must meet the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Web Development. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC), Advanced Certificate (AC) and Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Web Development. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.
The Web Development AAS program prepares students for entry-level positions in website design, development, and administration. Students will learn various programming principles, languages, and web technologies to effectively create and deploy dynamic websites. Students will also learn how to integrate web and database servers to increase the productivity and interactivity of a website. Potential job opportunities for students in this program include web designer, web developer, e-commerce manager, web technician, or web server administrator.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| CIS 101 | Computer Science 101 | 3 |
| CIS 116 | Operating System I | 3 |
| CIS 181 | Web Development I/Basic Web Technologies | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MATH 118 | General Education Math (or higher Mathematics) 1 | 4 |
| CIS 113 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| CIS 182 | Web Development II/Client Side Scripting | 3 |
| NET TEC 101 | Client-Server Database I | 3 |
| CIS 144 | Java Object Oriented Programming I | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Fine Arts & Humanities course (HD) 1 | 3 | |
| BUSINES 111 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| CIS 114 | Mobile Application Development | 3 |
| CIS 281 | Web Development III/Server Side Programming | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Programming 2 | ||
Program Elective 2 |
||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Physical Sciences or Life Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| CIS 282 | Web Development IV/Web Database Integration | 3 |
| CIS 260 | Computer Information Systems Field Project | 3 |
| Program Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Program Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
| 1 | General Education Requirement |
| 2 |
Program Elective
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 118 | Information Technology Problem Solving | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| CIS 250 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| Other recommended CIS, COMPSFI, or Networking Technology courses | ||
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