Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science

Internet Services Technology (WebMaster/Web Development) (2148)

The explosive growth of the Internet and electronic commerce affects almost every company and organization today. Successful Web communication requires a single person or team to serve as the focal point and organizational players between previously unrelated work functions.

The Webmaster/Web Development program prepares you for immediate job entry in Webmaster and Web development careers, providing the necessary coursework to enable graduates to design, develop, maintain, manage and administer comprehensive Web sites for corporations and organizations. The program also provides a foundation if you are preparing for various certification examinations in Webmaster/Web Development. An internship experience is provided with this degree to allow work experience in Internet development.

Two technical certificates are included as options within this degree program, Web Development Assistant and Web Development Specialist. Students may choose to pursue an A.S. or A.A.S. degree and earn technical certificates while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue one or more certificate programs to develop or upgrade their skills in a particular field. Contact an advisor or counselor to determine the career education path that is best for you.

Certification and Licensing
Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared for the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) exam, as well as several certifications through the World Organization of Webmasters (WOW).

Cost
Estimated tuition for Florida residents is $4,000 (as of 07/05). Contact program manager for textbook, fees and material costs.

Curriculum

General Education Courses
ENC 1101	English Composition I	3
SPC 2600	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
or ENC 1102	English Composition II: Writing About Non-Fiction Prose
or SPC 2016	Speech Communications for Business and the Professions
	*Mathematics	3
	*Humanities	3
SOP 1002	Human Relations	3
	Credit Hours	15

 

Professional Courses
CGS 1570	Microcomputer Applications	3
or CGS 1100	Microcomputer Applications for Business and Economics (4)
GEB 1011	Introduction to Business	3
COP 2812	Introduction to XML	3
or CGS 2554	Introduction to E-Business (4)
COP 1000	Introduction to Programming and Algorithm Design	3
COP 2822	HTML Programming	4
COP 2702	Oracle SQL and PL/SQL	4
CGS 2820	Web Site Design and Development	4
COP 2250	Fundamental Concepts of Java Programming	3
or COP 2800	Object-Oriented Programming with Java for Programmers (4)
or COP 2551	Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
or COP 2252	Websphere Java Programming
DIG 2000	Introduction to Digital Media	3
CGS 2825	Web Site Management	3
CGS 2821	Advanced Web Site Design and Development	4
COP 2840	Internet Programming	4
CGS 2283	Internet Servers and Inter-networking	4
CIS 1943	Internship	3
	Credit Hours	48

Total Program Credits: 63

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.

Notes

You have two options in this program: the associate in science (A.S.) degree, which can prepare you for employment or transfer to a state university, and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree, which is intended primarily for students who want immediate employment after graduation. If you choose the A.S. degree you must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics course. If you choose the A.A.S. degree must take MAT 1033 or a higher level mathematics course. Please see an advisor to determine the optioin that is best for you.