Web Design/Development
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Web Design/Development prepares students to design, create, and administer interactive and professional web sites. Courses focus on "hands-on" experience with web publishing, web graphics preparation, scripting, content management systems and e-commerce solutions. The program provides students a pathway to either develop advanced skills in Web Design or Web Development. Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in Foundational Web Technologies, Web Design and Web Development are also available. Some of these programs are available at select colleges. Please check with your local college for program availability
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Web Design/Development (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3185
Total credits required
61-74
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
What You'll Learn
- Design websites using knowledge of computer information systems, including security, computer concepts, web delivery system architecture, and file management. (AVC100, ART112, CIS105, CIS119DO, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS138DA, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235, CIS256, CIS262AD, CIS263AA, CIS265++, CIS276++, [MA])
- Research, plan, design, develop, test, publish, and maintain websites. (AVC100, ART112, CIS105, CIS119DO, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS138DA, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA, CIS235, CIS256, CIS262AD, CIS263AA, CIS265++, CIS276++, (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Create complex websites using current standards in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Javascript. (AVC100, ART112, CIS105, CIS119DO, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS138DA, CIS150AB, CIS163AA, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS262AD, CIS263AA, CIS265++, CIS276++, [HU], [MA], [SB])
- Research and utilize best practices in user interface, user experience, accessibility and search engine optimization to build complex websites. (AVC183, AVC100, ART112, AVC181, CIS119DO, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS120DA, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS138DA, CIS166AE, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS276++, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [MA])
- Design and implement e-commerce solutions. (AVC183, AVC100, ART112, AVC181, CIS105, CIS119DO, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS150AB, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235, CIS262AD, CIS276++, (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Construct a website using a content management system. (AVC183, AVC100, ART112, AVC181, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Apply project management skills to prioritize projects and meet deadlines. (CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS235, (CRE), [SG], [SQ])
- Adhere to industry accepted professional, legal, and ethical practices. (CIS105, CIS120DB, CIS120DF, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235, [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Communicate professionally in formal and informal situations to diverse audiences. (CIS105, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Collaborate with others to address web design challenges. (CIS133DA, CIS233DA, CIS235, (COM), [HU], [SB])
- Web Design Emphasis Learning Outcomes
- Create digital media content using principles of design. (AVC183, AVC100, ART112, AVC181, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS138DA, CIS220DF, [FYC], [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Select design elements and composition appropriate to the project. (AVC183, AVC100, ART112, AVC181, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS138DA, CIS220DF, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [SB])
- Manipulate digital media content. (CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS136)
- Web Development Emphasis Learning Outcomes
- Design websites using knowledge of programming. (CIS105, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA, CIS235, CIS256, CIS262AD, CIS263AA, CIS265++, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Develop and deploy secure database solutions that use web-based protocols. (CIS119DO, CIS276++)
- Implement security solutions to diminish or counter threats against web delivery systems. (CIS119DO, CIS126RH, CIS133DA, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA, CIS235, CIS256, CIS262AD, CIS263AA, CIS265++, CIS276++, [MA], [SG], [SQ])
- Use server-side scripting languages to create secure, dynamic web pages. (CIS133DA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA, (COM), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ])
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 22-24 | |
| In addition to the required course work students must consult with a program advisor to select one of the specializations within the Restricted Electives area. | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS120DF | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 |
| CIS136 | Content Management Systems: WordPress | 3 |
| CIS166AA | Introduction to Javascript | 3 |
| CIS233DA | Internet/Web Development Level II | 3 |
| CIS235 | e-Commerce | 3 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | |
| FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) | 1-3 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 17-22 | |
| Complete all courses in the specialization below that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. | ||
| Specialization I: Web Design | ||
| ART112 | Two-Dimensional Design (3) | |
| OR | ||
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts (1) AND | |
| AVC181 | Graphic Design I (3) | |
| OR | ||
| AVC183 | Digital Graphic Arts I (3) | 3-4 |
| CIS120DA | Introduction to Adobe Premiere (3) OR | |
| CIS120DK | Introduction to Digital Video Editing (3) | 3 |
| CIS120DB | Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | 3 |
| CIS120DC | Introduction to Adobe Animate (3) OR | |
| CIS220DF | Adobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging (3) | 3 |
| CIS138DA | Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| Students must select 2 to 6 credits in consultation with your program advisor to further develop skills in the areas of Adobe, Art, Social Media, Marketing, Business and/or Multimedia. | ||
| Specialization II: Web Development | ||
| CIS119DO | Introduction to Oracle: SQL (3) OR | |
| CIS276++ | Any Database Management Systems course (3) | 3 |
| CIS126DL | Linux Operating System (3) OR | |
| CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I (3) | 3 |
| CIS166AE | Web Scripting with PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) | 3 |
| Programming Language: Select two courses for a total of 6 credits | ||
| CIS150AB | Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIS156 | Python Programming: Level I | 3 |
| CIS159 | Visual Basic Programming I | 3 |
| CIS162++ | Any C Programming course | 3 |
| CIS163AA | Java Programming: Level I | 3 |
| CIS165++ | Any Mobile Application Development course | 3 |
| CIS256 | Python Programming: Level II | 3 |
| CIS262AD | C# Level II | 3 |
| CIS263AA | Java Programming: Level II | 3 |
| CIS265++ | Any Advanced Application Development | 3 |
| Students must select 3 credits of any course with a CIS prefix in consultation with their program advisor to further develop skills in the areas of Databases, Information Systems, Programming, and/or Operating Systems. | ||
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 22-28 | |
| General Education Core | Credits: 12-18 | |
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Oral Communication area. | ||
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-3 | |
| Mathematics | Credits: 3-6 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Mathematics Area. | ||
| (MAT140, | MAT141, MAT142, MAT145, MAT146 College Mathematics) OR (MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, MAT155, MAT156 College Algebra/Functions) OR higher math course with the Mathematical Applications [MA] general education designation recommended for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution. | |
| MAT187 | Precalculus is recommended for students intending to transfer to ASU (Tempe campus) to earn a BS in Graphic Information Technology. | |
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. | ||
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology is recommended for students intending to transfer to ASU (Polytechnic campus) to earn a BS in Technical Communication (User Experience) or to ASU (Tempe campus) to earn a BS in Graphic Information Technology. | |
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area | ||
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