Web Design/Development, Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Applied Science : AAS 3185
61-74 Credits
Program Contact
Prema Rayappa | 480-732-7230 | prema.rayappa@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Web Design/Development prepares students to design, create, and administer interactive and professional web sites. Courses focus on "hands-on" experience with web publishing, web graphics preparation, scripting, content management systems and e-commerce solutions. The program provides students a pathway to either develop advanced skills in Web Design or Web Development. Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in Foundational Web Technologies, Web Design and Web Development are also available.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| In addition to the required course work students must consult with a program advisor to select one of the specializations within the Restricted Electives area. | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS120DF | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| CIS133DA | Internet/Web Development Level I | 3 |
| CIS136 | Content Management Systems: WordPress | 3 |
| CIS166AA | Introduction to Javascript | 3 |
| CIS233DA | Internet/Web Development Level II | 3 |
| CIS235 | E-Commerce | 3 |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success | 1-3 |
| or FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Complete all courses in the specialization below that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. | 17-22 | |
| Specialization I: Web Design (17-22 Credits) | ||
| Specialization II: Web Development (18 Credits) | ||
| General Education | ||
| Core | ||
| First-Year Composition | ||
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Any approved General Education course from the Oral Communication area | 3 | |
| Critical Reading | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | ||
Or equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) in the Mathematics area 1 | 3-6 | |
College Mathematics: | ||
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics with Review | ||
| College Mathematics with Review | ||
College Algebra/Functions: | ||
| College Algebra/Functions | ||
| College Algebra/Functions | ||
| College Algebra/Functions | ||
| College Algebra/Functions with Review | ||
| College Algebra/Functions with Review | ||
Higher Math Course: | ||
Higher math course with the Mathematical Applications (MA) general education designation recommended for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution. | ||
| Distribution | ||
| Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) from the Humanities, Arts and Design area | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area 2 | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) in the Natural Sciences area | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 61-74 | |
- 1
MAT187 Precalculus is recommended for students intending to transfer to ASU (Tempe campus) to earn a BS in Graphic Information Technology.
- 2
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology is recommended for students intending to transfer to ASU (Polytechnic campus) to earn a BS in Technical Communication (User Experience) or to ASU (Tempe campus) to earn a BS in Graphic Information Technology
Specializations
Specialization I: Web Design
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Digital Graphic Arts I | ||
| Graphic Design I and Introduction to Digital Arts | ||
| Two-Dimensional Design | ||
| CIS120DA | Introduction to Adobe Premiere | 3 |
| or CIS120DK | Introduction to Digital Video Editing | |
| CIS120DB | Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | 3 |
| CIS120DC | Introduction to Adobe Animate | 3 |
| or CIS220DF | Adobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging | |
| CIS138DA | Desktop Design and Publishing Using Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| Students must select 2 to 6 credits in consultation with your program advisor to further develop skills in the areas of Adobe, Art, Social Media, Marketing, Business and/or Multimedia. | 2-6 | |
| Total Credits | 17-22 | |
Specialization II: Web Development
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS119DO | Introduction to Oracle: SQL (or CIS276++ Any Database Management Systems course) | 3 |
| CIS126DL | Linux Operating System | 3 |
| or CIS126RH | Red Hat System Administration I | |
| CIS166AE | Web Scripting with PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) | 3 |
| Programming Language: Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals | ||
| Python Programming: Level I | ||
| Visual Basic Programming I | ||
CIS162++ | Any C Programming course | |
| Java Programming: Level I | ||
CIS165++ | Any Mobile Application Development course | |
| Python Programming Level II | ||
| C# Level II | ||
| Java Programming: Level II | ||
CIS265++ | Advanced iOS Application Development | |
| Students must select 3 credits of any course with a CIS prefix in consultation with their program advisor to further develop skills in the areas of Databases, Information Systems, Programming, and/or Operating Systems. | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |