Web Design, A.S.

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This program provides the student with theoretical and practical coursework in web layout and design, enhancement and maintenance of a web site. Students learn to use the tools most often associated with web site creation. Graduates of this program will be equipped to develop a web presence for a small business or organization. This degree will also provide the credentials for an entry level position on a web design team in a larger organization.

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply good navigation principles in creating websites.
Develop a website that functions properly.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel, both orally and in writing.
Apply the basics of graphics and design to website.
Apply a variety of web resources.

Required Courses

General Education Core

ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
IS 1150 - Principles of Information Systems Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Electives Credit(s): 3
MA 1030 - Applied Algebra Credit(s): 3
PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
Psychology/Social Science - Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 21

Major Requirements Core

BA 1200 - Foundations of Business Credit(s): 3
BA 2500 - Marketing Credit(s): 3
CS 1250 - Problem Solving for Programmers Credit(s): 3
CS 2500 - Database Systems Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1
IS 1200 - Digital Imaging Credit(s): 3
IS 1300 - Programming I Credit(s): 3
IS 1400 - Visual Communication Credit(s): 3
IS 1800 - Interactive Design Credit(s): 3
IS 2100 - Web Development I Credit(s): 3
IS 2300 - Programming II Credit(s): 3
IS 2900 - Web Development II Credit(s): 3
NET 1200 - Network Design I Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 37

Approved Electives: 3 Credits

Approved - Electives Credit(s): 3

Preparatory Core 2

ENG 1000 - Introduction to College Reading Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements, not required for CPS students
ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1005 - Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1020 - Foundations of Mathematics II Credit(s): 3
** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
Credits / Units: 15

Total Credits Required: 61

2-Year Plan

Semester I

CS 1250 - Problem Solving for Programmers Credit(s): 3
ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1
IS 1150 - Principles of Information Systems Credit(s): 3
IS 1200 - Digital Imaging Credit(s): 3
MA 1030 - Applied Algebra Credit(s): 3

Total: 16

Semester II

BA 1200 - Foundations of Business Credit(s): 3
ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
IS 1300 - Programming I Credit(s): 3
IS 1400 - Visual Communication Credit(s): 3
PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3

Total: 15

Semester III

BA 2500 - Marketing Credit(s): 3
CS 2500 - Database Systems Credit(s): 3
IS 1800 - Interactive Design Credit(s): 3
IS 2100 - Web Development I Credit(s): 3
NET 1200 - Network Design I Credit(s): 3

Total: 15

Semester IV

Humanities - Elective Credit(s): 3
Approved - Electives Credit(s): 3
IS 2300 - Programming II Credit(s): 3
IS 2900 - Web Development II Credit(s): 3
Economics/Psychology/Social Science - Elective Credit(s): 3