MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3185 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 61-74 CIP Code: 11.0801	Primary College: Mesa Community College Initiating College: District Office Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: CG EM GC MC PC PV RS SC SM Field of Interest: Computer and Information Technology 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

Restricted Electives
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 Credits: 17-22 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 Credits: 18 + 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.	Credits: 17-22

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

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, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area

Social-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

+ 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.