Web Technologies, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
2 years (5 terms including summer)
Web Technologies provides students with the opportunity to pursue an associate degree built on a strong base of Web-related course work, tailored to the student's individual interest with one of three elective emphasis areas. For those who do not presently need or have time to complete a degree, there are also two shorter certificate options available.
This degree appeals to students with a range of interests connected with the Web. Students begin with a set of basic courses covering HTML and CSS, Web media, and introductory computer and programming skills. As the program progresses, students learn various aspects of Web design and development through courses emphasizing the workflow associated with the planning process, site design and the use of standard technologies, such as content management systems, to provide client solutions. Students also consider the business side of the Web development through courses in marketing and e-commerce, learning about current topics such as Web analytics and search engine optimization along with payments, catalogs and shopping carts. The use of scripting, PHP and databases is also included.
Web Development Emphasis Options
For students wishing to go further with programming, two elective concentrations are offered. The first emphasizes the Java programming language and culminates in a course in creating dynamic interactions with Java Server Pages. The second, based on Microsoft technology, emphasizes the Visual Basic language and culminates in the use of ASP.NET for providing dynamic pages and Web services. Both options include a course in client-side scripting.
Web Graphic Design Emphasis Option
For students wishing to focus on design, there is an elective concentration in Web graphic design, which includes an additional course in digital layout, alongside courses covering several professional graphics tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash.
Career Opportunities
- digital developer
- Web editor
- eBusiness Web designer
- Web graphics designer
- information technology designer
- Web marketing specialist
- interactive marketer
- website content manager
- multimedia/Web specialist
- Web software developer
- Web application developer
- Web systems manager
Degree Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-121 | Intro to Programming Logic 1 | 3 |
| CIS-207 | Fundamentals of Web Program 1 | 3 |
| NET-130 | Computer Concepts 1 | 3 |
| NET-165 | Network Plus 1 | 3 |
| MAT-102 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BCA-290 | Web Design Principles 1 | 3 |
| MKT-110 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Emphasis Area Course 1 | 3 | |
| CIS-335 | Relational Database and SQL 1 | 3 |
| GRA-131 | Digital Layout | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3 |
| PSY-111 or MGT-145 | Intro to Psychology or Human Relations in Management | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 6 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| CIS-290 | Web Content & E-Commerce Sys | 3 |
| CIS-334 | PHP/Apache/MySQL 1 | 3 |
| CIS-280 | Client Side Scripting 1 | 3 |
| Emphasis Area Course 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities or History/Culture Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| BCA-800 | Web Technologies Capstone 1 | 3 |
| CIS-342 | PHP/Apache/MySQL II 1 | 3 |
| ENG-106 or SPC-101 | Composition II or Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| Emphasis Area Course 1 | 3 | |
| CIS-249 | Web Languages 1 | 3 |
| WBL-110 or WBL-146 | Employability Skills or Project: Info Solutions | 1 |
| Term Totals: | 16 | |
| Program Totals: | 68 | |
Emphasis Area Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design | ||
| GRA-127 | Illustrator I | 3 |
| GRA-140 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| GRA-195 | Intro to Web Media | 3 |
| Open Source Programming | ||
| CIS-171 | Java | 3 |
| CIS-175 | Java II | 3 |
| CIS-181 | Java III | 3 |
| Microsoft Programming | ||
| CIS-622 | .NET Development I | 3 |
| CIS-624 | .NET Development II | 3 |
| CIS-626 | .NET Development III | 3 |
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Grade requirement C- or higher