Web Design, Development, & Social Media, A.A.S.

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Program Code: CO801

The JJC Web Design, Development, and Social Media program teaches students the technical aspects of website creation, programming, aesthetic appeal, and the current requirements based on W3C and WCAG accessibility standards. Students will learn the cutting-edge coding techniques for HTML, CSS, front- and back-end scripting/programming languages, user experience (UX) analysis, and so much more! With two different concentrations, students can customize their educational pathway to focus on either Social Media or Web Development, all they while obtaining a solid Web Design foundation to appeal to many different career opportunities.

For further information (including salary projections) from the US Department of Labor, go to: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes151134.htm

Completion Guide

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General Education Requirements: 16 Semester Hours

Select courses from the following groups:

Group I: Communications - Must take either ENG 101 or ENG 130. (3 credit hours)

Students may substitute ENG 102 or ENG 230 for either of the above courses.

Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 credit hours required in this category

Group III: Humanities and Fine Arts - No specific minimum credit hours required. This category is optional for AAS degrees. Students are encouraged to select a Humanities or Fine Arts course as part of their General Education coursework.

Group IV: Math/Sciences - 3 credit hours required in this category

Group V: Career Enhancement - No specific minimum credit hours required.

Reqiured courses in this category:

CIS 124 or CIS 126

Recommended course:

CIS 122 (recommended)

Major Core Requirements: 33 Semester Hours

Choose one of the two following concentrations: 13 Semester Hours

Design and Development Concentration (13 Semester Hours)

Social Media Technology Concentration (13 Semester Hours)

Total Required Hours: 62 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).