Web Development
Create, Develop, Capture, Share, Perform
Websites provide and share information, sell products and build relationships, and it's all made possible by skilled web developers.
A web developer combines web programming (how a website functions) with web design (how it looks). You will use a variety of tools to create websites, including programming languages such as HTML (text), CSS (visuals), Javascript (dynamic content) and design programs such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver. You will also learn how to add e-commerce components, such as database-driven content, shopping carts and payment processing.
Companies of all sizes do business online and the career possibilities are endless, just like the Internet. You can work for a corporation, for a web development firm or for yourself as an independent contractor.
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Web Development, AAS
The Web Development AAS degree is intended for the student who is interested in designing and building commercial website applications. The program offers a variety of skills, technologies and current software tools. A student who completes this program will be able to evaluate, design and build a commercial website. They will be able to create the expected functionality of the website, including such e-commerce components as database-driven content, shopping carts and payment processing.
Web development tools and technologies are constantly changing. The courses will use current industry software based on current standards. Many of the upper-level courses in this program are designed to address the newest and developing technologies that are an expectation of this field.
Graduates of this program have a variety of employment opportunities. They may work with small to mid-sized firms that provide web development services. They may work with large corporations on corporate websites. This program also provides graduates with a set of skills that will allow them to work on their own as a contractor, or to start their own business venture.
Program Details
Students may start any semester
Graduation Requirements
To earn a Web Development AAS degree, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
Semester 2
Semester 3
- Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Math or Science Credits: 3
- Select 3 credits from Option 1 courses Credits: 3
- Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Distributed Credit: 3
Option 1 Courses
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix BUS
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix CIS
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix CSC
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix ELT
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix GRD
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix GRT
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix MKT
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix NET
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix TEL
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix WDV
- ART 186 - Principles Digital Photograph
- ART 225 - Photoshop for Photography
- BCA 212 - Intro Computer Business Appl
Semester 4
- WDV 321 - Advanced Javascript
- WDV 341 - Intro PHP
- WDV 351 - Website Application Components
- Credits: 3
- Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Distributed
- Credits: 3
- Select 3 credits from Option 1
Semester 5
- WDV 446 - Intro Drupal
- WDV 495 - Emerging Technologies Seminar
- Credits: 6
- Select 6 credits from Option 1
- Credits: 3
- Select 3 credits from Option 2
Option 2 - Select 1 Course
Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 70
Fixed Costs
Tuition..................................................................................................$193.00 per credit
The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.
Varied Costs
| Costs |
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Semester 5 |
| Books (approximate) | 300 | 200 | 300 | 300 | 230 |
| Supplies (approximate) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Software (optional, one-time purchase Adobe Academic Creative Suite) | 400 |
Approximate total for the program: $15,340-$14,940**
**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.
What Kind of Work Will You Do?
- Updates and modifications to existing website applications.
- Debugging and fixing of website applications.
- Creating new pages and content for existing applications.
- Implementing new technologies in older website applications.
- Meet with customers and clients to determine needs, expectations and deadlines.
- Creation of new website applications.
- Manipulation of images and other content for presentation on a web page.
- Use a variety of skills and technologies to define, design and build applications that meet customer and client business expectations.
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?
- Interest and curiosity about new and developing technologies related to the Internet.
- Good communication skills, especially written and personal skills.
- Self-motivation and excellent time management skills.
- Excellent general computer skills and a high comfort level using new software.
What Else Should I Consider about this Degree program?
- Classes require daily use of a computer with current software and operating system.
- Program uses both Mac and PC skills.
- The material, software and technologies within this program change very rapidly.
- Many employment opportunities are part-time, contract and self-employed work that require experience or work examples.
- Compatible areas of study include Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing, Sales, Computer Programming, Databases and Business.
Program Competencies
- Communicate verbally and in writing
- Work as a team member using web development technologies and concepts
- Design client website applications using current software and techniques
- Build client website applications using current HTML, CSS and Javascript standards
- Build database driven server side applications using PHP
- Build commercial website applications using WordPress
- Build website applications using Drupal
- Implement current and emerging software, techniques and technologies
- Publish website applications to commercial hosting accounts
Nondiscrimination Statement
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean's office, the Executive Academic Deans' office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, [email protected]. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, [email protected]. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczysnki Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email [email protected].
DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics
Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at Academic Pathway website.(2024)
Web Developer Diploma
The Web Developer diploma provides a basic set of web development skills that focus on creating commercial website applications. A student who completes this diploma should be able to design and build a commercially oriented website application using a variety of software tools. They are also provided a general education background that will enhance their overall education. This diploma prepares the student for continuation toward the Web Development AAS degree.
Program Details
Students may start any semester
Graduation Requirements
To earn a Web Developer diploma, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
Semester 2
Semester 3
- Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Math or Science Credits: 3
- Select 3 credits from Option 1 Credits: 3
Option 1 - Select 1 Course
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix BUS
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix CIS
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix CSC
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix ELT
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix GRD
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix GRT
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix MKT
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix NET
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix TEL
- Credits: 3
- Any course with the prefix WDV
- ART 186 - Principles Digital Photograph
- ART 225 - Photoshop for Photography
- BCA 212 - Intro Computer Business Appl
Total Credits Required to Complete this Diploma - 37
These courses are applicable to the Web Development AAS degree .
Fixed Costs
Tuition..................................................................................................$193.00 per credit
The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.
Varied Costs
| Costs | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
| Books (approximate) | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Supplies (approximate) | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Software (optional, one-time purchase of Adobe Academic Creative Suite) | 400 |
Approximate total for the program: $8,501-$8,101**
**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.
What Kind of Work Will You Do?
- Updates and modifications to existing website applications.
- Debugging and fixing of website applications.
- Creating new pages and content for existing applications.
- Implementing new technologies in older website applications.
- Meet with customers and clients to determine needs, expectations and deadlines.
- Creation of new website applications.
- Manipulation of images and other content for presentation on a web page.
- Use a variety of skills and technologies to define, design and build applications that meet customer and client business expectations.
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?
- Interest and curiosity about new and developing technologies related to the Internet.
- Good communication skills, especially written and personal skills.
- Self-motivation and excellent time management skills.
- Excellent general computer skills and a high comfort level using new software.
What Else Should I Consider about this Diploma program?
- Classes require daily use of a computer with current software and operating system.
- Program uses both Mac and PC skills.
- The material, software and technologies within this program change very rapidly.
- Many employment opportunities are part-time, contract and self-employed work that require experience or work examples.
- Compatible areas of study include Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing, Sales, Computer Programming, Databases and Business.
Program Competencies
- Communicate verbally and in writing.
- Work as a team member using web development technologies and concepts.
- Design client website applications using current software and techniques.
- Build client website applications using current HTML, CSS and Javascript standards.
- Build commercial website applications using WordPress.
- Publish website applications to commercial hosting accounts
2019
Nondiscrimination Statement
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean's office, the Executive Academic Deans' office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, [email protected]. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, [email protected]. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczysnki Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email [email protected].
DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics
Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at Academic Pathway website.(2024)
Web Developer, Advanced Certificate
This certificate provides students with the advanced technology and skills required to develop, enhance and maintain most commercial website applications, with an emphasis on server-side capability and high-level scripting skills.
This certificate is recommended for students who have been working in this field and are seeking additional education in web development skills and technologies. This certificate is also available for those students who have already completed the Web Developer certificate or Web Developer diploma .
Program Details
Students start Fall or Spring semester
Graduation Requirements
To earn an Advanced Web Developer certificate, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 15
These credits are applicable to the Web Developer diploma and the Web Development AAS degree.
Fixed Costs
Tuition..................................................................................................$193.00 per credit
The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.
Varied Costs
Costs for books, supplies, etc., will be determined by course.
| Costs | |
| Books (approximate) | 600 |
| Software (optional, one-time purchase of the Adobe Academic Creative Suite) | 400 |
Approximate total for the program: $3,895**
**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.
What Kind of Work Will You Do?
- Use a variety of technologies and software tools to implement advanced functionality in website applications.
- Create and/or implement server-side functionality such as blogs, event calendars, newsletter registration/delivery, forums, etc.
- Create and implement server-side functionality to website application such as database-driven product pages, e-commerce payment processing, inventory management, shopping carts, event registration and other content management system functionality.
- Work within existing layouts and presentations to implement functionality.
- Interact with web designers and web developers as part of a group or team on a project.
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?
- Strong background on HTML/XHTML, CSS and javascript.
- Ability to define a problem, create a solution and then implement that solution.
- Interest and ability to figure out how things work.
- Good communication skills, especially written and personal skills.
- Self-motivation and ability to work without a lot of supervision.
- Excellent time management skills.
What Else Should I Consider about this Certificate program?
- Classes require daily use of a computer with current software and operating system.
- The material, software and technologies within this program change very rapidly.
- Many employment opportunities are part-time, contract and self-employed work that depend upon proven experience or work examples.
- This certificate provides more web programming skills and an emphasis on writing code within website applications.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean's office, the Executive Academic Deans' office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, [email protected]. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, [email protected]. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczysnki Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email [email protected].
DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics
Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at Academic Pathway website.(2024)
Web Developer, Certificate
This certificate provides a core set of web development skills for working with commercial website applications. The coursework focuses on client side development skills including design, presentation, image manipulation, web page creation, stylesheets and basis javascript functionality. Wordpress is featured as an introduction to content management software.
A student who completes this certificate should be able to maintain, update, design and build a commercially oriented website application with a focus on the client side present ion. More advanced functionality would be available within Wordpress applications.
Program Details
Students may start any semester
Graduation Requirements
To earn a Web Developer certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
Semester 1
- WDV 101 - Intro HTML and CSS
- WDV 150 - E-Commerce
- Credits: 3
- Select 3 credits from Option 1
Option 1 - Select 1 Course
Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 21
These credits are applicable to the Web Developer diploma and the Web Development AAS degree .
Fixed Costs
Tuition..................................................................................................$193.00 per credit
The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.
Varied Costs
| Costs | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Books (approximate) | 400 | 300 |
| Software (optional, one-time purchase of the Adobe Academic Creative Suite) | 400 |
Approximate total for the program: $5,153**
**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.
What Kind of Work Will You Do?
- Updates and modifications to existing website applications.
- Debugging and fixing of website applications.
- Creating new pages and content for existing applications.
- Implementing new technologies in older website applications.
- Meet with customers and clients to determine needs, expectations and deadlines.
- Creation of new website applications.
- Manipulation of images and other content for presentation on a web page.
- Use a variety of skills and technologies to define, design and build applications that meet customer and client business expectations.
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?
- Interest and curiosity about new and developing technologies related to the Internet.
- Good communication skills, especially written and personal skills.
- Self-motivation and excellent time management skills. Excellent general computer skills and a high comfort level using new software.
What Else Should I Consider about this Certificate?
- Classes require daily use of a computer with current software and operating system.
- Program uses both Mac and PC skills.
- The material, software and technologies within this program change very rapidly.
- Many employment opportunities are part-time, contract and self-employed work that require experience or work examples.
- Very compatible and valuable to the following areas of study: Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing, Sales, Computer Programming, Entrepreneurship, Journalism and Business.
Program Competencies
- Communicate verbally and in writing.
- Work as a team member using web development technologies and concepts.
- Design client website applications using current software and techniques.
- Build client website applications using current HTML, CSS and Javascript standards.
- Build database driven server side applications using PHP.
- Build website applications using Drupal.
- Implement current and emerging software, techniques and technologies.
- Publish website applications to commercial hosting accounts.
2019
Nondiscrimination Statement
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean's office, the Executive Academic Deans' office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, [email protected]. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, [email protected]. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczysnki Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email [email protected].
DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics
Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at Academic Pathway website.(2024)
