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Web Development A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement GPA Requirement
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Web Development associate degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Web Development. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
This degree is designed to provide students with technical and artistic skills required to use the web as an interactive communications medium. Students pursuing this degree will learn basic and advanced page design skills, digital imaging techniques suitable for the web, basic client- and server-side programming methods including form validation, database driven interactive pages, industry aligned software development practices, problem-solving, interpersonal workgroup skills. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 and ITSC 1405, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel. Courses that complete the degree, the Web Development Certificate (WD) and the Web Developer Certificate (WDC) are noted below.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ARTC 1302 – Digital Imaging I (Course also applies to WD)
ITSE 1301 – Web Design Tools (Course also applies to WD, WDC)
ITSE 1329 – Programming Logic and Design (Course also applies to WDC)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
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Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
ITSE 2313 – Web Authoring (Course also applies to WD)
ITSE 1311 – Beginning Web Programming Course covers client-side programming techniques in JavaScript. (Course also applies to WD, WDC)
ITSE 1370 – Introduction to Python Programming (Course also applies to WD, WDC)
ITSC 1316 – Linux Installation and Configuration (Course also applies to WDC)
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE** This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
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Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
ITSE 2302 – Intermediate Web Programming Course covers programming techniques in JavaScript or other languages. (Course also applies to WDC)
ITSE 1306 – PHP Programming (Course also applies to WD, WDC)
ITSE 1303 – Introduction to MySQL (Course also applies to WDC)
ENGL 2311 – Technical and Business Writing
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Web Development Certificate.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Practicum course, if needed.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
ITSE 2317 – Java Programming (Course also applies to WDC)
INEW 2334 – Advanced Web Programming Course covers advanced topics in web programming techniques using PHP frameworks or other languages.
ITSY 1300 – Fundamentals of Information Security
CHOOSE ONE:
- INEW 2330 – Comprehensive Software Project: Planning and Design This is the capstone experience for this award. OR
- ITSC 1364 – Practicum (or Field Experience) – Computer and Information Sciences, General This is the capstone experience for this award.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Web Developer Certificate and the Web Development A.A.S.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS