Web Development, Basic Certificate

Program Code: 0152

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
CIS 101Computer Science 1013
CIS 103Fundamentals of Programming 13
or CIS 144 Java Object Oriented Programming I
CIS 113Human-Computer Interaction3
CIS 116Operating System I3
CIS 181Web Development I/Basic Web Technologies3
CIS 182Web Development II/Client Side Scripting3
Total Hours18
1

Students who intend to complete the Advanced Certificate and/or Associate in Applied Science degree in Web Development should take CIS 144 Java Object Oriented Programming I instead of CIS 103 Fundamentals of Programming, as CIS 144 Java Object Oriented Programming I is required for both the AC and AAS degree.

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) in Web Development. 

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
CIS 101 Computer Science 101 3
CIS 116 Operating System I 3
CIS 181 Web Development I/Basic Web Technologies 3
 Hours9
Semester 2
CIS 113 Human-Computer Interaction 3
CIS 182 Web Development II/Client Side Scripting 3
CIS 144
or CIS 103
 Java Object Oriented Programming I 1
or Fundamentals of Programming
 3
 Hours9
 Total Hours18
1

Students in the Basic Certificate program may take CIS 103 Fundamentals of Programming or CIS 144 Java Object Oriented Programming I, but should take CIS 144 Java Object Oriented Programming I if they intend to complete the Advanced Certificate and/or Associate in Applied Science degree in Web Development, as CIS 144 Java Object Oriented Programming I is required for both the AC and AAS degree.

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Web Developers

Job Description

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$50,656
Median 50th Percentile$78,826
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$137,503

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$24
Median 50th Percentile$38
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$66

Annual Job Openings

124 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less12.50%
A certificate16.67%
Some college4.17%
An Associate degree16.67%
A Bachelor's degree50.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

50.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree