CO SCI: Web Design / Development & Service Support
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Computer Web Support and Database Administration
The Computer Web Support and Database Administration program at West Los Angeles College is designed to provide students with the expertise needed to work in the exciting world of website development. Students will learn the essential skills most in demand by employers: a solid understanding of HTML5 and CSS3, the ability to use front-end technologies like Javascript and jQuery, as well as a knowledge of server-side technologies like PHP, SQL and Ruby on Rails, plus Web application development.
Web Development: A Broad Range of Strong Job Opportunities
The job market for web developers is exceptionally strong. To quote the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Employment of web developers is projected to grow 27 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand will be driven by the growing popularity of mobile devices and ecommerce."
The Bureau of Labor Statistics also notes that the typical entry-level education for Web Developers is an Associate's degree, the same level of education offered at West Los Angeles College. In 2014 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Web Developers earning $63,490 a year on average, or $30.52 per hour.
Choose the right program for you
The Associate Degree of Arts & Science or Certificate of Achievement at West Los Angeles College is ideal for those who have a limited amount of time and who want to gain a broad understanding of web technology. This program is great for students, mid-career professionals, or those seeking a new occupation.
To accommodate the busy schedule of students who need to work while studying, classes are conveniently scheduled in the evenings and weekends.
West Los Angeles College: Centrally located in the heart of Los Angeles.
West Los Angeles College is near both the 10 and 405 freeways, with access public transportation. While students attending West Los Angeles College come from all over the greater Los Angeles Area, West Los Angeles College is ideally suited to serve students in the nearby areas of Inglewood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, Lawndale, Alondra Park. Huntington Park and Gardena.
The Classes
CIS 148 (Introduction to Web Development HTML5 & CSS) focuses on building web pages using HTML5. It will give students hands-on experience in building web pages from scratch. The topics covered include designing basic layout of the page, creating pages with images, links, forms, tables and media elements. The advanced topics such as Cascading Style sheets JavaScript and JQuery may be covered.
While many students may be familiar with "front end" developers who are responsible for the look and feel of a website, the job market for database administrators who work on the "back end" is also very lucrative. Classes such as CIS 120 (Database Design and Programming), CIS 219 (Database Management Using Oracle), CIS 150 (PHP - MySQL, Ruby on Rails), and CIS 237 (Microsoft SQL) give students training in crucial database technologies needed for e-commerce websites. And this technology is also used to power the world’s most popular social websites, such as Facebook and Twitter.
Prerequisites
All students need to know to start the web development program is a basic understanding of using a computer. Students should be familiar with how to cut, copy and paste and use a mouse, plus basic file management skills like saving and opening documents.
Associate Degree of Arts & Science or Certificate, What is the Difference?
Whether a student pursues an Associate Degree of Arts & Science or Certificate of Achievement, the core computer classes remain the same, with 30 units of major classes. 30 units of General Elective classes are required to earn the Associate's degree.
Students who have already earned a Bachelor's degree may find that their existing General Elective classes can be applied to their Associate's degree, though the student’s records will need to be reviewed to confirm that all the General Elective classes will be accepted.
More information on filing for Certificate of Achievement Procedure
DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF SCIENCE
WEB SUPPORT & DATABASE ADMINISTRATION (Major Code 0709.00)
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
WEB SUPPORT & DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
WEB SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
BUSINESS APPLICATION AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT
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FACULTY ADVISER
Manish Patel (@email)