Web Development Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
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.
Similar Course List
The following Cuyamaca and Grossmont College courses are considered similar enough to be accepted in the major for local computer science degrees in the district. Modification of Major forms are not required.
| Cuyamaca Course | Similar Grossmont Course |
|---|---|
| CIS-140 | CSIS-180 |
| CIS-190 | CSIS-112 |
| CIS-191 | CSIS-113 |
| CIS-211 | CSIS-132 |
| CIS-213 | CSIS-133 |
| CIS-215 | CSIS-135 |
| CS-119 | CSIS-119 |
| CS-181 | CSIS-296 |
| CS-182 | CSIS-293 |
| CS-281 | CSIS-297 |
| CS-282 | CSIS-294 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- 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
| 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 | |
| E-Commerce and Web Presence | ||
| Web Development Capstone | ||
| Directed Work Experience in CIS | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Principles of Information Systems | ||
| Linux Operating System | ||
| Introduction to Java Programming | ||
| Adobe Photoshop Digital Imaging | ||
| Professional Business Practices | ||
| Web Graphics | ||
| 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.