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Program Information
The Web Design and Development A.A.S. program of study focuses on preparing graduates for an entry-level position in front-end web design and back-end web programming and app development. Students create static and dynamic websites, web applications, and mobile apps from start to finish. Graduates of the program are awarded an Associate of Applied Studies (A.A.S.) degree.
Job Outlook
2,945 Jobs (2020)
+4.5% Change from 2020-2025
What will you do
Web Developers have a bright outlook. There are 100 projected annual job openings in Iowa for a change of +17% and 90 projected annual job openings for a change of +16% through 2026. (O*NET)
Students completing the programs may find jobs in fields such as Designer, Technology Applications Engineer, Web Architect, Web Design Specialist, Web Designer, Web Developer, Web Development Director, Web Development Instructor, and Webmaster.
The Web Design and Coding Certificate, Web Design and Development Diploma, and Web Design and Development Associate of Applied Science programs are designed to place students into the workforce at different entry levels upon completion of each earned credential.
Wages
- Entry: $23.08
- Average: $34.76
- Experienced: $70.17
First Semester
CIS 207 - Fundamentals of Web Programming
GRA 104 - Introduction to Graphic Communications
WDV 121 - Web Interface Design
CIS 213 - Advanced Client Side Scripting
CIS 134 - Web Design
Second Semester
CIS 332 - Database and SQL
CIS 127 - Introduction to Programming
CIS 215 - Server Side Web Programming
CIS 227 - Advanced Web Design
ENG 110 - Writing For The Workplace
Third Semester
WDV 132 - Mobile Application Development
CIS 158 - Web e-Business
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication
MAT 743 - Technical Math
Fourth Semester
CIS 628 - Information Warfare
CIS 780 - Computer Projects
NET 810 - Computer Internship
MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment
HUM 287 - Leadership Development Studies