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Computer and Web Programming

Diploma
57 credits
2 Years
Delivery Method: Hybrid

Why Study Computer and Web Programming at LSC?

Students are prepared to provide technical skills necessary to develop and maintain effective web sites. Students will be taught the necessary skills to create mobile app and Windows software, as well as game development.

This program is offered on-campus and online.

The Computer and Web Programming Diploma transfers seamlessly into LSC's Computer and Web Programming AAS Degree (72 credits).

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Career Information

Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!

Arts, Communications, and Information Systems

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Information technology workers are in a growing and always changing field. You might work with computer hardware, software, multimedia, or network systems. You might design new computer equipment or work on a new computer game.

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$100K

$48/hr

Median annual salary/wage for
Web Developers
in Minnesota

16%

Projected job growth
in the next decade

86K

Web Developers are currently employed

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Job Tasks and Activities for Web Developers

Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies.
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.
Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
Configure computer networks.
Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.
Create databases to store electronic data.
Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
Design websites or web applications.
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.
Develop models of information or communications systems.
Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.
Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.
Document design or development procedures.
Document network-related activities or tasks.
Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.
Establish appropriate server directory trees.
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.
Install computer hardware.
Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.
Monitor the security of digital information.
Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
Perform or direct Web site updates.
Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
Provide customer service to clients or users.
Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
Provide technical support for computer network issues.
Recommend and implement performance improvements.
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
Renew domain name registrations.
Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.
Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
Test software performance.
Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
Update website content.
Write computer programming code.
Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

Skills for Web Developers

In order of importance

Programming
Writing computer programs.
Importance: 78/100
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Importance: 69/100
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Importance: 66/100
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Importance: 66/100
Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
Importance: 66/100
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Importance: 63/100
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Importance: 63/100
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Importance: 60/100
Speaking
Talking to others.
Importance: 56/100
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Importance: 53/100
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Importance: 53/100
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Importance: 50/100
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Importance: 50/100
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Importance: 50/100
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Importance: 50/100
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Importance: 47/100
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Importance: 47/100
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Importance: 47/100
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Importance: 47/100
Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.
Importance: 44/100
Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.
Importance: 44/100
Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.
Importance: 44/100
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Importance: 44/100
Technology Design
Making equipment and technology useful for customers.
Importance: 38/100
Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Importance: 35/100
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Importance: 31/100
Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.
Importance: 28/100
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Importance: 25/100
Equipment Selection
Deciding what kind of tools and equipment are needed to do a job.
Importance: 25/100
Management of Material Resources
Managing equipment and materials.
Importance: 19/100
Management of Financial Resources
Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
Importance: 19/100
Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.
Importance: 16/100
Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs.
Importance: 6/100

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

Knowledge for Web Developers

In order of importance

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 85/100
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 64/100
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 59/100
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Importance: 55/100
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Importance: 49/100
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 49/100
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 40/100
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Importance: 37/100
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Importance: 35/100
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Importance: 35/100
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Importance: 31/100
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Importance: 31/100
Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Importance: 26/100
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Importance: 24/100
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Importance: 23/100
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Importance: 20/100
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Importance: 19/100
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Importance: 19/100
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Importance: 19/100
Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Importance: 15/100
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Importance: 14/100
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Importance: 11/100
Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Importance: 8/100
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Importance: 7/100
History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Importance: 4/100
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Importance: 3/100
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Importance: 2/100
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 2/100
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Importance: 2/100
Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Importance: 1/100
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Importance: 1/100

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

Physical Abilities for Web Developers

In order of importance

Deductive Reasoning
Using rules to solve problems.
Importance: 72/100
Oral Comprehension
Listening and understanding what people say.
Importance: 69/100
Written Comprehension
Reading and understanding what is written.
Importance: 66/100
Problem Sensitivity
Noticing when problems happen.
Importance: 66/100
Near Vision
Seeing details up close.
Importance: 66/100
Inductive Reasoning
Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Importance: 63/100
Information Ordering
Ordering or arranging things.
Importance: 63/100
Speech Recognition
Recognizing spoken words.
Importance: 60/100
Speech Clarity
Speaking clearly.
Importance: 60/100
Oral Expression
Communicating by speaking.
Importance: 56/100
Fluency of Ideas
Coming up with lots of ideas.
Importance: 56/100
Category Flexibility
Grouping things in different ways.
Importance: 56/100
Mathematical Reasoning
Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.
Importance: 53/100
Selective Attention
Paying attention to something without being distracted.
Importance: 53/100
Originality
Creating new and original ideas.
Importance: 53/100
Visualization
Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
Importance: 53/100
Written Expression
Communicating by writing.
Importance: 53/100
Flexibility of Closure
Seeing hidden patterns.
Importance: 53/100
Perceptual Speed
Quickly comparing groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
Importance: 50/100
Speed of Closure
Quickly knowing what you are looking at.
Importance: 47/100
Finger Dexterity
Putting together small parts with your fingers.
Importance: 44/100
Number Facility
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
Importance: 44/100
Visual Color Discrimination
Noticing the difference between colors, including shades and brightness.
Importance: 41/100
Memorization
Remembering words, numbers, pictures, or steps.
Importance: 38/100
Far Vision
Seeing details that are far away.
Importance: 35/100
Manual Dexterity
Holding or moving items with your hands.
Importance: 25/100
Wrist-Finger Speed
Making fast, simple, repeated movements of your fingers, hands, and wrists.
Importance: 25/100
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Keeping your arm or hand steady.
Importance: 25/100
Time Sharing
Doing two or more things at the same time.
Importance: 22/100
Trunk Strength
Using your lower back and stomach.
Importance: 22/100
Auditory Attention
Paying attention to one sound while there are other distracting sounds.
Importance: 22/100
Control Precision
Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
Importance: 22/100
Depth Perception
Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.
Importance: 19/100
Hearing Sensitivity
Telling the difference between sounds.
Importance: 19/100
Dynamic Strength
Exercising for a long time without your muscles getting tired.
Importance: 6/100
Response Orientation
Quickly deciding if you should move your hand, foot, or other body part.
Importance: 3/100

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

Tools and Technology used by Web Developers

Computer servers
Notebook computers
High capacity removable media drives
Desktop computers
Personal computers
Web platform development software
- AJAX
- Adobe Flex
- Apache Struts
- Apache Tomcat
- Backbone.js
- Bootstrap
- Cascading style sheets CSS
- Django
- Drupal
- Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
- Enterprise JavaBeans
- Ext JS
- Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML
- Extensible stylesheet language transformations XSLT
- FlexBox
- Google Angular
- HashiCorp Vagrant
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- JavaScript
- JavaScript Object Notation JSON
- JavaScript framework software
- Jekyll
- JetBrains PhpStorm
- LAMP Stack
- MeteorJS
- Microsoft ASP.NET
- Microsoft ASP.NET Core MVC
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Commerce Server
- Microsoft Visual InterDev
- Node.js
- Nunjucks
- Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
- PHP
- PhantomJS
- RESTful API
- React
- RequireJS
- Ruby on Rails
- Spring Framework
- Syntactically awesome style sheets SASS
- Vue.js
- Zend Framework
- webpack
Data base user interface and query software
- Airtable
- Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
- Amazon Redshift
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Blackboard software
- FileMaker Pro
- GraphQL
- IBM Informix
- MarkLogic
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Oracle Database
- Oracle JDBC
- Structured query language SQL
- Transact-SQL
Development environment software
- Adobe ActionScript
- Apache Ant
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Maven
- Apache Subversion SVN
- C
- Common business oriented language COBOL
- Eclipse IDE
- Go
- IBM Rational Rose XDE
- Integrated development environment IDE software
- Microsoft .NET Framework
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
- Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
- Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Oracle Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition J2EE
- Ruby
- Web application software
Object or component oriented development software
- Advanced business application programming ABAP
- Apache Groovy
- Apache Spark
- Apple Cocoa
- C#
- C++
- Jupyter Notebook
- Microsoft ActiveX
- Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
- Microsoft Visual C# .NET
- Objective C
- Oracle Java
- Perl
- Python
- R
- Scala
- Swift
- TypeScript
- jQuery
Operating system software
- Apple macOS
- Bash
- Google Android
- Hewlett Packard HP-UX
- Job control language JCL
- KornShell
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Oracle Solaris
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Shell script
- UNIX
- UNIX Shell
- Ubuntu
Data base management system software
- Amazon DynamoDB
- Amazon Kinesis
- Apache Cassandra
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Apache Pig
- Apache Solr
- Elasticsearch
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- NoSQL
- Oracle PL/SQL
- Redis
- Relational database management software
- Teradata Database
Application server software
- Atlassian Bitbucket
- Docker
- GitHub
- Kubernetes
- Microservices Architecture
- Oracle WebLogic Server
- Red Hat OpenShift
- Red Hat WildFly
- Spring Boot
Enterprise application integration software
- Atlassian Bamboo
- Common gateway interface CGI
- Extensible markup language XML
- Extensible stylesheet language XSL
- IBM InfoSphere DataStage
- Jenkins CI
- Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
- Oracle Fusion Middleware
Video creation and editing software
- Adobe After Effects
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Flipgrid
- Kapwing
- Screencast-O-Matic
- Screencastify
- YouTube
Web page creation and editing software
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Facebook
- Google Sites
- LinkedIn
- Social media sites
- Web content management system CMS software
- WordPress
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- JamBoard
- SmugMug Flickr
- Trimble SketchUp Pro
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Microsoft Dynamics
- NetSuite ERP
- Oracle Fusion Applications
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- SAP Business Objects
- SAP software
Business intelligence and data analysis software
- IBM Cognos Impromptu
- MicroStrategy
- Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
- Qlik Tech QlikView
- Tableau
Program testing software
- Hewlett Packard LoadRunner
- JUnit
- Selenium
- Travis
Cloud-based management software
- Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation
- Google Cloud software
- IBM WebSphere
- Splunk Enterprise
Configuration management software
- Chef
- Perforce Helix software
- Puppet
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Slack
Word processing software
- 3M Post-it App
- Evernote
- Google Docs
Sales and marketing software
- Google Ads
- HubSpot software
- Marketo Marketing Automation
Analytical or scientific software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- SAS
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Geographic information system
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Geographic information system GIS software
Content workflow software
- Atlassian JIRA
- Sitecore CMS
Network monitoring software
- Nagios
- Wireshark
Object oriented data base management software
- Hibernate ORM
- PostgreSQL
Document management software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft SharePoint
Video conferencing software
- Cisco Webex
- Google Meet
Desktop publishing software
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Publisher
Customer relationship management CRM software
- Oracle Eloqua
- Salesforce software
Transaction server software
- Customer information control system CICS
- Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
Graphical user interface development software
- Figma
- Salesforce Visualforce
Instant messaging software
- Atlassian HipChat
- Blink
Data base reporting software
- Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
- SAP Crystal Reports
Presentation software
- Apple Keynote
- Google Slides
Project management software
- Atlassian Confluence
- Microsoft Project
Process mapping and design software
- InVision software
- Microsoft Visio
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Metadata management software
- Quest Erwin Data Modeler
Medical software
- Epic Systems
Electronic mail software
- IBM Notes
Enterprise system management software
- IBM Power Systems software
Expert system software
- Ansible software
Computer based training software
- Moodle
Desktop communications software
- Skype
Communications server software
- IBM Domino
Portal server software
- Apache HTTP Server
File versioning software
- Git
Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
Financial analysis software
- Delphi Technology
Transaction security and virus protection software
- NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software
Data mining software
- Google Analytics
Requirements analysis and system architecture software
- Unified modeling language UML
Storage networking software
- Amazon Simple Storage Service S3

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

Plan Your Education

The Computer and Web Programming Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.

View approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.

This program may be completed in 2 years if prerequisites are complete.

Paying for College

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Minnesota State Colleges$6,444

Minnesota State Universities$10,643

University of Minnesota$14,928

Minnesota Private Colleges and Universities$44,928

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Program Participation Requirements

Pre-Program Requirements

Successful entry into this program requires a basic level of keyboarding skills and a specific level of skill in the areas of English, reading and mathematics.

English/Reading:

Eligible for ENGL 1106 - College Composition I, or
Completion of ENGL/READ 0950/0955 (or equivalent or higher). ENGL/READ 0950/0955 may be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework.

Mathematics:

Eligible for MATH 0970 - Intermediate Algebra, or
Completion of MATH 0950/0955 (or equivalent or higher). MATH 0950/0955 may be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework.

There are other ways to qualify. Visit Course Placement to find out more.

Required Courses

Course	Title	Credits
Semester 1
Close Dialog CIS 1402 Foundations of CIS An introduction to foundational concepts in Computer Information Systems (CIS), such as virtual computing, number systems, intermediate office productivity software, computer networking, elementary programming, and cybersecurity. Students will be expected CIS 1402*	Close Dialog CIS 1402 Foundations of CIS An introduction to foundational concepts in Computer Information Systems (CIS), such as virtual computing, number systems, intermediate office productivity software, computer networking, elementary programming, and cybersecurity. Students will be expected Foundations of CIS	3
Close Dialog CIS 1406 HTML & CSS Learn how to create web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Hands-on exercises will guide students through the design and construction of complete HTML web sites styled with CSS while utilizing images, animations CIS 1406*	Close Dialog CIS 1406 HTML & CSS Learn how to create web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Hands-on exercises will guide students through the design and construction of complete HTML web sites styled with CSS while utilizing images, animations HTML & CSS	3
Close Dialog CIS 1410 Web Site Design This course provides the student with a basic understanding of web site design principles and the ability to create interactive, multimedia websites using current software. (Prerequisites: ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955, or equivalent, or 78 CIS 1410*	Close Dialog CIS 1410 Web Site Design This course provides the student with a basic understanding of web site design principles and the ability to create interactive, multimedia websites using current software. (Prerequisites: ENGL0950 or ENGL0955 or READ0950 or READ0955, or equivalent, or 78 Web Site Design	3
Close Dialog CIS 1415 Introduction to Programming This course introduces the student to the essential concepts and skills of computer programming. Students learn about data representation, algorithms, program logic, and structured and object oriented programming. Students develop their skills through a CIS 1415*	Close Dialog CIS 1415 Introduction to Programming This course introduces the student to the essential concepts and skills of computer programming. Students learn about data representation, algorithms, program logic, and structured and object oriented programming. Students develop their skills through a Introduction to Programming	4
Semester 2
Close Dialog CIS 1408 Scripting and Frameworks This course will help students understand the fundamentals of developing both interactive and responsive websites. Programming concepts in relation to the web will be taught using JavaScript language and jQuery library. A CSS framework will also be levera CIS 1408*	Close Dialog CIS 1408 Scripting and Frameworks This course will help students understand the fundamentals of developing both interactive and responsive websites. Programming concepts in relation to the web will be taught using JavaScript language and jQuery library. A CSS framework will also be levera Scripting and Frameworks	4
Close Dialog CIS 1420 Advanced Web Site Design This course is continuation of CIS1410 Web Site Design course where students will learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), E-commerce and advanced concepts in Content Management Systems (CMS). Students will develop projects using current web design t CIS 1420*	Close Dialog CIS 1420 Advanced Web Site Design This course is continuation of CIS1410 Web Site Design course where students will learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), E-commerce and advanced concepts in Content Management Systems (CMS). Students will develop projects using current web design t Advanced Web Site Design	4
Close Dialog CIS 1430 Data Analytics Fundamentals This is an introductory data analytics course using Excel, Access, and Tableau or current data analytics software. Students will create Access databases, tables, forms, and queries to gather data; prepare and analyze the data using Excel spreadsheet formu CIS 1430*	Close Dialog CIS 1430 Data Analytics Fundamentals This is an introductory data analytics course using Excel, Access, and Tableau or current data analytics software. Students will create Access databases, tables, forms, and queries to gather data; prepare and analyze the data using Excel spreadsheet formu Data Analytics Fundamentals	3
Close Dialog CIS 2635 Java Programming This course teaches the use of Java programming language to solve problems and develop applications. Topics covered will include classes, objects, I/O and built-in functions, loop structures, decisions structures, and array manipulation. (Prerequisites: CIS 2635*	Close Dialog CIS 2635 Java Programming This course teaches the use of Java programming language to solve problems and develop applications. Topics covered will include classes, objects, I/O and built-in functions, loop structures, decisions structures, and array manipulation. (Prerequisites: Java Programming	3
Semester 3
Close Dialog CIS 1412 Web Graphics I This course introduces students in using a graphics program, scanner, and other digital devices to create and edit graphic images for the Web. Topics also include optimization, layers, color transformation, clone, masks, and special effects of graphics a CIS 1412*	Close Dialog CIS 1412 Web Graphics I This course introduces students in using a graphics program, scanner, and other digital devices to create and edit graphic images for the Web. Topics also include optimization, layers, color transformation, clone, masks, and special effects of graphics a Web Graphics I	3
Close Dialog CIS 1610 Server-side Development This course teaches students to make dynamic web pages and applications using server side scripting languages. Students will learn to write SQL queries to pull dynamic data from a database. They will connect web pages to databases using server side script CIS 1610*	Close Dialog CIS 1610 Server-side Development This course teaches students to make dynamic web pages and applications using server side scripting languages. Students will learn to write SQL queries to pull dynamic data from a database. They will connect web pages to databases using server side script Server-side Development	4
Close Dialog CIS 2620 Game Development and Object-Oriented Programming This course will teach introductory concepts of Object-Oriented programming language and game development. Game theory with respect to programming layouts will also be taught during this course. Topics covered will include classes, objects, I/O, decisions CIS 2620*	Close Dialog CIS 2620 Game Development and Object-Oriented Programming This course will teach introductory concepts of Object-Oriented programming language and game development. Game theory with respect to programming layouts will also be taught during this course. Topics covered will include classes, objects, I/O, decisions Game Development and Object-Oriented Programming	4
Semester 4
Close Dialog CIS 2621 Advanced Game Development and Object-Oriented Programming This course builds on the concepts taught in the Game Development and Object-Oriented Programming course. Topics covered in this course include advanced game development and programming concepts, as well as an introduction to Virtual and Augmented Reality CIS 2621*	Close Dialog CIS 2621 Advanced Game Development and Object-Oriented Programming This course builds on the concepts taught in the Game Development and Object-Oriented Programming course. Topics covered in this course include advanced game development and programming concepts, as well as an introduction to Virtual and Augmented Reality Advanced Game Development and Object-Oriented Programming	4
Close Dialog CIS 2640 Mobile App Development This course is an introduction to developing mobile applications. It will begin with an overview of mobile app development environments and proceed to focus on cross-platform mobile application development. It is an introductory course, but students will CIS 2640*	Close Dialog CIS 2640 Mobile App Development This course is an introduction to developing mobile applications. It will begin with an overview of mobile app development environments and proceed to focus on cross-platform mobile application development. It is an introductory course, but students will Mobile App Development	3
Close Dialog CIS 2980 Computer Careers Internship This course enables students to acquire practical experience in a variety of professional settings that draw on the skills learned in the student's program of study. It also enables students to test the practical range of some of the ideas presented in t CIS 2980*	Close Dialog CIS 2980 Computer Careers Internship This course enables students to acquire practical experience in a variety of professional settings that draw on the skills learned in the student's program of study. It also enables students to test the practical range of some of the ideas presented in t Computer Careers Internship
Close Dialog CIS 2987 CIS Capstone This course is designed as a "capstone" for the CIS program. It provides students with the opportunity to apply the full range of technical and communication skills they have developed throughout the program. In this course students will work under the g CIS 2987*	Close Dialog CIS 2987 CIS Capstone This course is designed as a "capstone" for the CIS program. It provides students with the opportunity to apply the full range of technical and communication skills they have developed throughout the program. In this course students will work under the g CIS Capstone	3
Semester 5
Technical Electives	Choose 8 credits from the following
CIS	Any CIS course (except Close Dialog CIS 1400 Introduction to Computers This course is designed for non-CIS majors who are novice computer users. It covers basic computer terminology and an introduction to the Windows operation system. Students will also have the opportunity, through hands-on projects, to work with some of CIS 1400)
Close Dialog CIS 1745 UNIX System Administration An introduction to the increasingly popular UNIX operating system using free Linux. Students will understand the architecture of UNIX (file system, processes, and device management), learn how to use common UNIX application and utility programs, program CIS 1745*	Close Dialog CIS 1745 UNIX System Administration An introduction to the increasingly popular UNIX operating system using free Linux. Students will understand the architecture of UNIX (file system, processes, and device management), learn how to use common UNIX application and utility programs, program UNIX System Administration	3
Close Dialog CIS 1810 Security Fundamentals This course introduces students to fundamental concepts and methods in data, firewall, and network security and prepares them to take industry Security+ certification examination. (Prerequisites: CIS1946 or instructor's consent) (2 hrs lab/2 hrs lec/0 h CIS 1810*	Close Dialog CIS 1810 Security Fundamentals This course introduces students to fundamental concepts and methods in data, firewall, and network security and prepares them to take industry Security+ certification examination. (Prerequisites: CIS1946 or instructor's consent) (2 hrs lab/2 hrs lec/0 h Security Fundamentals	3
Close Dialog CIS 2972 SQL Server Administration This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the Microsoft SQL Server client-server database management system. (Prerequisite: CIS1402; students must have completed Semesters I, CIS 2972*	Close Dialog CIS 2972 SQL Server Administration This course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the Microsoft SQL Server client-server database management system. (Prerequisite: CIS1402; students must have completed Semesters I, SQL Server Administration	3
Close Dialog CIS 2560 Web Server Administration The student will receive instruction on basic server setup and the issues involved in web server administration. Elementary programming, database management, and web integration topics will be applied. Concepts will be applied to UNIX and Windows based w CIS 2560*	Close Dialog CIS 2560 Web Server Administration The student will receive instruction on basic server setup and the issues involved in web server administration. Elementary programming, database management, and web integration topics will be applied. Concepts will be applied to UNIX and Windows based w Web Server Administration	3
Close Dialog CIS 2976 Emerging Technologies in Information Systems In this laboratory course, the student will research and apply emerging technologies in Information Systems. Students will propose, design, and implement one or more working systems involving current technologies, while reinforcing project management and CIS 2976*	Close Dialog CIS 2976 Emerging Technologies in Information Systems In this laboratory course, the student will research and apply emerging technologies in Information Systems. Students will propose, design, and implement one or more working systems involving current technologies, while reinforcing project management and Emerging Technologies in Information Systems	1
Close Dialog CIS 2980 Computer Careers Internship This course enables students to acquire practical experience in a variety of professional settings that draw on the skills learned in the student's program of study. It also enables students to test the practical range of some of the ideas presented in t CIS 2980*	Close Dialog CIS 2980 Computer Careers Internship This course enables students to acquire practical experience in a variety of professional settings that draw on the skills learned in the student's program of study. It also enables students to test the practical range of some of the ideas presented in t Computer Careers Internship
Close Dialog CIS 2999 Special Topics: Advanced Internship Study of special topics in computer science. Special course topics will be announced in the class schedule. CIS 2999	Close Dialog CIS 2999 Special Topics: Advanced Internship Study of special topics in computer science. Special course topics will be announced in the class schedule. Special Topics: Advanced Internship	2
Total:		57

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Program Outcomes

Plan, create, and host a website that incorporates appropriate use of visual elements, graphics, and multimedia.
Develop and apply both front-end and back-end web development techniques.
Analyze and build web-based or computer-based applications using appropriate programming languages and data.
Practice effective problem-solving methods to build and test computer or web programs to solve business problems.
Model and construct interfaces between database systems and websites or application programs.
Design and implement basic game development using suitable programming language and platform

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