Computer & Information Science

DEGREE Requirements

WEB DEVELOPMENT DEGREE

This Associate in Science degree program provides students with practical experience creating websites and prepares them for entry-level positions as web designers, web programmers or web server administrators. The curriculum uses state of the art software and hardware typically found in the field of professional web development.

Program Outcomes

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

• Use technologies commonly found in industry and apply screen, navigation, site, and graphic design principles to develop a site that is functional, attractive, and easy to use.
• Use Cascading Style Sheet technology to efficiently and consistently control site presentation.
• Write markup language code that conforms to standards such as XHTML.
• Use scripting and/or a WYSIWYG application with a database backend and database-integrated (dynamic) web pages.
• Describe the functional aspects of a site (e.g., shopping cart, feedback form, product list, site search) and recommend appropriate technologies to implement functions.

Students who wish to enroll in specific Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint) should refer to Business Office Technology.

Review the Cuyamaca catalog class descriptions and the Degrees/Certificates PDFs for additional details.

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Course	Name	Units
CIS 140	Databases	3
CIS 211	Web Markup Languages	3
CIS 212	Introduction To Web Development	3
CIS 213	Advanced Web Development	3

Select TWO of the following:

Course	Name	Units
CIS 110	Principles Of Information Systems	4
CIS 190	Windows Operating System	3
CIS 191	Linux Operating Systems	3
CIS 290	Windows Server-Active Directory	2

Select TWO of the following:

Course	Name	Units
CIS 215	JavaScript Programming	3
CIS 216	Active Server Pages	3
CIS 219	PHP/MySQL Dynamic Web-based Applications	3
CS 119	Program Design And Development	3
CS 180	Introduction To Visual Basic Programming	4

Select THREE of the following:

Course	Name	Units
CIS 240	Advanced Databases	3
CIS 267	Directed Work Experience In CIS	1-4
GD 126	Photoshop Digital Imaging	3
GD 130	Professional Business Practices	3
GD-210	Professional Digital Photography I	3
GD-217	Web Graphics	3
GD-222	Flash Web Animation	3
GD-223	Advanced Flash Web Animation	3

Students who complete the courses required for this major qualify for a Certificate of Achievement in Web Development.

For a Certificate of Specialization  in Web Design or Web Programming see CIS Certificates.

EQUIVALENT CLASSES

Chart of Equivalent Classes at Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges for the Computer Information Sciences Departments.

General Education Requirements

To earn your AA or AS degree, or to move on to higher education, you must also complete the General Education Requirements.  Because there are occasional updates, check with a counselor for the most current information.