Web Development, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• MKT 121 - Digital Marketing Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities   Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• WDV 101 - Intro HTML and CSS Credits: 3
• WDV 130 - Intro Photoshop for Web Credits: 3
• WDV 150 - E-Commerce Credits: 3

Semester 2

• WDV 151 - Intro Web Design Credits: 3
• WDV 205 - Advanced CSS Credits: 3
• WDV 221 - Intro Javascript Credits: 3
• WDV 240 - Intro WordPress Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Communications   Credits: 3

Semester 3

• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Math or Science  Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 1 courses Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Distributed    Credit:  3

Semester 4

• WDV 321 - Advanced Javascript Credits: 3
• WDV 341 - Intro PHP Credits: 3
• WDV 351 - Website Application Components Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Distributed   Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 1 Credits: 3

Semester 5

• WDV 446 - Intro Drupal Credits: 3
• WDV 495 - Emerging Technologies Seminar Credits: 3
• Select 6 credits from Option 1 Credits: 6
• Select 3 credits from Option 2 Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 70

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $15,340-$14,940**
**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Updates and modifications to existing website applications.
• Debugging and fixing of website applications.
• Creating new pages and content for existing applications.
• Implementing new technologies in older website applications.
• Meet with customers and clients to determine needs, expectations and deadlines.
• Creation of new website applications.
• Manipulation of images and other content for presentation on a web page.
• Use a variety of skills and technologies to define, design and build applications that meet customer and client business expectations.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Interest and curiosity about new and developing technologies related to the Internet.
• Good communication skills, especially written and personal skills.
• Self-motivation and excellent time management skills.
• Excellent general computer skills and a high comfort level using new software.

What Else Should I Consider about this Degree program?

• Classes require daily use of a computer with current software and operating system.
• Program uses both Mac and PC skills.
• The material, software and technologies within this program change very rapidly.
• Many employment opportunities are part-time, contract and self-employed work that require experience or work examples.
• Compatible areas of study include Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing, Sales, Computer Programming, Databases and Business.

Program Competencies

1. Communicate verbally and in writing
2. Work as a team member using web development technologies and concepts
3. Design client website applications using current software and techniques
4. Build client website applications using current HTML, CSS and Javascript standards
5. Build database driven server side applications using PHP
6. Build commercial website applications using WordPress
7. Build website applications using Drupal
8. Implement current and emerging software, techniques and technologies
9. Publish website applications to commercial hosting accounts

Nondiscrimination Statement

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczysnki Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics

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