Web Development, AAS

Program Details

Requirements for the Diploma

Requirements for the AAS Degree

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 67

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $12,117**

**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 Program or Career Choice?

• 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.

Nondiscrimination Statement

DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Agriculture, National & Environmental Services /Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Arts, Design, and Visual communications/Business, Management, and Marketing/Education, Public, and Human Services/Health Science/Hospitality and Culinary/Information Technology/Manufacturing/Transportation & Logistics

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, hiring practices or the provision of services, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (in employment), disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status of a person. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

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 Campus Provost’s office, the 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, sgbittner@dmacc.edu.  Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6574, dkmckittrick@dmacc.edu.  Question or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone 312/730-1560, tax 312/730-1576..

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