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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 3185
Effective Term: 2023 Fall   

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 61-74
CIP Code: 11.0801

Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
15-1254.00 Web Developers
15-1255.00 Web and Digital Interface Designers
27-1014.00 Special Effects Artist and Animators
27-1024.00 Graphic Designers


Description: 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

Learning Outcomes
1. 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])
2. 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])
3. 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])
4. 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])
5. 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])
6. 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])
7. Apply project management skills to prioritize projects and meet deadlines. (CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS220DF, CIS235, (CRE), [SG], [SQ])
8. Adhere to industry accepted professional, legal, and ethical practices. (CIS105, CIS120DB, CIS120DF, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS220DF, CIS233DA, CIS235, [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
9. 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])
10. Collaborate with others to address web design challenges. (CIS133DA, CIS233DA, CIS235, (COM), [HU], [SB])

Web Design Emphasis Learning Outcomes
1. Create digital media content using principles of design. (AVC183, AVC100, ART112, AVC181, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS138DA, CIS220DF, [FYC], [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
2. Select design elements and composition appropriate to the project. (AVC183, AVC100, ART112, AVC181, CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DC, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS138DA, CIS220DF, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [SB])
3. Manipulate digital media content. (CIS120DA, CIS120DB, CIS120DF, CIS120DK, CIS136)

Web Development Emphasis Learning Outcomes
1. 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])
2. Develop and deploy secure database solutions that use web-based protocols. (CIS119DO, CIS276++)
3. 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])
4. Use server-side scripting languages to create secure, dynamic web pages. (CIS133DA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA, (COM), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ])
Program 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.




Required Courses
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
Credits: 22-24

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.