This degree program equips students with the essential coding, programming, and design skills needed to build websites and applications for desktop and mobile platforms. Students gain practical experience using state of the art web development technology to prepare for entry-level positions as web developers. The curriculum is continually updated to respond to rapidly changing industry trends.

See Business Office Technology for specific Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Career Opportunities

Communications Specialist
Computer Game Programmer
Computer Hardware Specialist
Computer Help Desk Technician
Computer Maintenance Technician
Computer Software Technician
Computer Support Specialist
Computer Systems Analyst¹
Computing Analyst¹
Cyber Security Specialist
Database Manager¹
Information Specialist
Information Systems Programmer¹
LAN/WAN Manager
Manufacturer’s Representative
Network Administrator
Network Analyst¹
Network Consultant
Network Control Technician
Network Training and Support Specialist
Programmer Analyst¹
Sales and Service
Scientific Programmer¹
Software Consultant
Software Developer¹
Systems Analyst¹
Systems Programmer¹
Technical Support Representative
Telecommunications Programmer¹
Telecommunications Technician
Telecommunications Technical Engineer¹
Training Specialist
Web Designer
Web Developer

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Bachelor Degree or higher required.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Develop attractive, usable, mobile-friendly websites using current development technologies such as HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP/MySQL, frameworks, and content management systems.

Associate in Science Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
CIS-140	Databases	3
CIS-211	Web Development I	3
CIS-213	Web Development II	3
CIS-215	JavaScript Web Programming	3
CIS-219	PHP/MySQL Dynamic Web-based Applications	3
CS-119	Program Design and Development	3
CS-119L	Program Design and Development Lab	1
GD-105	Fundamentals of Digital Media	3
Select one of the following:		1-4
CIS-220	E-Commerce and Web Presence
CIS-225	Web Development Capstone
CIS-267	Directed Work Experience in CIS
Select two of the following:		6-8
CIS-110	Principles of Information Systems
CIS-191	Linux Operating System
CS-182	Introduction to Java Programming
GD-126	Adobe Photoshop Digital Imaging
GD-130	Professional Business Practices
GD-217	Web Graphics
GD-222	Web Animation
Total Units		29-34

Plus General Education Requirements

Certificate of Achievement

Students who complete only the major requirements above qualify for a Certificate in Web Development. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.