What can I do with this?
The Web Professional AS Degree
- Prepares students for employment or self-employment in the web industry
- Emphasizes standards-based coding and scripting, usability, accessibility, and creative problem solving, media production, e-commerce concepts, project management, and networking
- Helps students obtain acquire multimedia design skills with one option and web programming skills with another
- Helps students obtain skills in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, such as Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premier, as well as open source products, such as WordPress
- Helps students develop realistic expectations about work conditions through individual and collaborative work-based projects and by learning in the same technological environment in which they will eventually work
- Web development option designed to equip students for Certified Internet Web Professional certifications, including the Web Foundations Associate Series, the Web Design Specialist, and the E-commerce Specialist
You can use this to:
- Earn a two-year Associates degree
- Enhance career opportunities in:
- Website Design
- Website Development
- Content Management System Development
- Content Management Theme Design
- Web Database Development
- Mobile Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Search Engine Optimization Consulting
The demand for web professionals continues to exceed the number of qualified workers. Many web professionals work from home and work with clients all over the world.
EMSI predicts 27% job growth in California and median earnings for $33.28/hour for web professionals.
eCommerce Development offers growing job opportunities, high wages, and high job satisfaction.
More information at academy-webdesign.com.
What will I learn?
- To describe contemporary concepts of Internet technology, networking, databases, electronic communications, and copyright law.
- To apply skills of software mastery in the creation of Web media, such as graphics, motion graphics, and interactive media.
- To use valid markup, cascading style sheets, semantic encoding, accessibility compliance, and error-free scripting in the creation of Web content.
- To apply design principles to creatively solve visual communication problems.
- To collaborate successfully through effective verbal and visual communication, leadership, and project management and the use of software productivity tools.
Program Learning Outcome Assessments
I have found that the Cerro Coso Web Design program has been just what I needed. They have some of the best instructors I have worked with who make themselves easily available to assist and are caring, knowledgeable and dedicated individuals. I am very happy with the program and highly recommend it!
—Anne Aylor, Student
What courses do I take?
Note: Some courses within the major may have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the faculty chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation/verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please consult a counselor for more information regarding Prerequisite Challenge.
Complete all of the following courses:
C-ID: BUS 140 Business Information Systems, ITIS 120 Computer Information Systems
Advisory: ENGL C101
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course is an examination of information systems and their role in business. The course focuses on information systems, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security, computer systems hardware, and software components.
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course covers beginning through intermediate concepts in digital image capture and creation. Topics covered include photograph retouching and enhancing, original creation of composite images from photographs and artwork, drawing and painting original digital artwork, and the creation of web graphics. Students learn techniques for high quality image acquisition and how to evaluate the application of copyright law in specific scenarios.
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This entry-level course provides students with the skills to create web pages in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) using a text editor. This course emphasizes current web standards which include code validation, semantics, and separating content from style. Students also learn how to select a web hosting provider, purchase a domain name, and construct a web site with WordPress.
Advisory: DMA C111
54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course introduces students to user-centered design. Topics include web content accessibility, usability, and interaction design. Analysis of intended audience is carefully considered. Students also use several software tools from the Adobe Creative Cloud for rapid prototyping. Students should be proficient in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) upon enrolling in this course. Approved for Local GE Area 6.
Prerequisite: DMA C111
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This is a course in web site or application project planning and production. Students work in teams to design and complete a commercial project. Students develop an understanding of team roles, workflow, budgeting, and legal and technical considerations for completing a project. This is the capstone course and should be taken in the last semester of the program. Ideally, all courses in the Web Design or Web Development option should be previously completed or taken concurrently with this course.
Select 12 units from the following courses:
C-ID ITIS 130 Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies
Prerequisite: IT C101
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and models of application development including the basic concepts of program design, data structures, programming, problem solving, programming logic, and fundamental design techniques for event-driven programs. Students receive hands-on experience with a modern application programming language and development platform.
Advisory: BSOT C075, ENGL C101
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course enables students to develop computer illustration and graphic design skills through visual design exercises and projects, including logos, technical and creative illustrations, package designs, and brochures. Students learn principles of page layout and typography. Students also develop proficiency through the intermediate levels in the use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. No prior knowledge of the software is required.
Advisory: DMA C102, DMA C111
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. In this course, students develop an understanding of graphic design periods and styles, and they apply principles of design, color theory, and typography to web page designs. Students develop intermediate proficiency in Adobe Dreamweaver. Students also acquire skills in customizing WordPress themes. Students should be proficient in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and digital imaging in order to be successful in this class.
Advisory: DMA C111, DMA C211
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides students with the skills to develop content for mobile devices using Hypertext Markup Language 5 (HTML5). Particular emphasis is given to designing for small screens, including interface design, usability, and aesthetic style.
Advisory: DMA C102, ENGL C101
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course introduces digital video production techniques that are well-suited for web and social media publishing. Course topics include planning and scriptwriting, camera operation, sound recording, lighting, camera direction, non-linear editing of clips, titling, transitions, effects, compositing, and output. Students also learn techniques for producing professional-quality podcasts and screencasts, as well as how to utilize video and audio publishing platforms.
Advisory: ENGL C070
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides students with a foundation in electronic commerce and social media marketing. Topics include e-commerce web site hosting, revenue models, payment systems, web site accessibility, search engine optimization, digital advertisements, social media platforms, email marketing, and security and privacy. Students also develop a business plan and a social media marketing plan, and they create a functioning e-commerce website.
Advisory: DMA C111, MATH C050
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides students with the skills to create interactive web pages with JavaScript, which first requires learning the principles of JavaScript language. Practical application of JavaScript includes navigation rollover effects, manipulating windows, manipulating form data, validating forms, and creating drop down menus. Students must be proficient in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to be successful in this class.
Advisory: DMA C211
36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory. This course provides students with the skills to create dynamic web pages with PHP Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) and Structured Query Language (MySQL). Practical applications of PHP include web form data processing and work with MySQL databases using sessions. Students must have existing proficiency in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and have an understanding of basic programming concepts to be successful in this class.
General Ed Requirements
Complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Pathways
All classes needed for this degree are available at the following campuses: CC Online
Additionally, some of the general education courses needed to complete this major are available at all our locations.
See Counseling for specific help with enrolling and completing this major.
How can I afford it?
This degree requires 60.0 units and will likely take 4 semesters.
Approximate Total Costs
CA Residents
60.0 units
at $46 per unit
Equals $2,760 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $3,600* for books and supplies
Total cost $6,360 for 4 semesters
Non-residents
60.0 units
at $388 per unit
Equals $23,280 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $3,600* for books and supplies
Total cost $26,880 for 4 semesters
*This is an estimate. Actual costs will vary.
Need help? Financial Aid can help with fee waivers and scholarships and other aid. Make sure to fill out your FAFSA every January.
