Web Development

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Web Development prepares students to create and administer interactive and professional websites. The program provides students with knowledge and skills in developing dynamic websites, client and server side programs, database structures, and object-oriented design. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Web Design and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Web Design/Development are also available. Some of these programs are available at select colleges. Please check with your local college for program availability.

Details

Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Web Development (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5988
Total credits required
39
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.

This program replaces:
CCL/5051 Web Developer
CCL/5060 Web Developer
CCL/5168 Web Development and Graphic Design
CCL/5346 Web Development

What You'll Learn
  • Design websites using knowledge of computer information systems, including security, computer concepts, web delivery system architecture, and file management. (CIS105, CIS119DO, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA, CIS235, CIS256, CIS262AD, CIS263AA, CIS265++)
  • Research, plan, design, develop, test, publish, and maintain websites. (CIS105, CIS119DO, CIS120DF, CIS126RH, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA, CIS235, CIS256, CIS262AD, CIS263AA, CIS265++)
  • Create complex websites using current standards in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Javascript. (CIS105, CIS119DO, CIS133DA, CIS150AB, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA, )
  • Research and utilize best practices in user interface, user experience, accessibility and search engine optimization to build complex websites. (CIS119DO, CIS120DF, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS166AE, CIS233DA)
  • Design and implement e-commerce solutions. (CIS105, CIS119DO, CIS120DF, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS150AB, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA, CIS235)
  • Construct a website using a content management system. (CIS120DF, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA)
  • Apply project management skills to prioritize projects and meet deadlines. (CIS120DF, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS235)
  • Adhere to industry accepted professional, legal, and ethical practices. (CIS105, CIS120DF, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS233DA, CIS235)
  • Communicate professionally in formal and informal situations to diverse audiences. (CIS105, CIS120DF, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS166AA, CIS233DA, CIS235)
  • Collaborate with others to address web design challenges. (CIS133DA, CIS233DA, CIS235)
  • Design websites using knowledge of programming. (CIS105, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA, CIS235, CIS256, CIS262AD, CIS263AA, CIS265++)
  • Manipulate digital media content. (CIS120DF)
  • Develop and deploy secure database solutions that use web-based protocols. (CIS119DO, CIS276++)
  • Implement security solutions to diminish or counter threats against web delivery systems. (CIS119DO, CIS126RH, CIS133DA, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS165++, CIS166AA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA, CIS235, CIS262AD, CIS263AA, CIS265++, CIS276++)
  • Use server-side scripting languages to create secure, dynamic web pages. (CIS133DA, CIS166AE, CIS233DA)

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Web Developers

$66,970

There are additional career opportunities associated with this certificate that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

  • Software Developers

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Critical course CS 3
CIS120DF Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I Critical course Gateway course 3
CIS136 Content Management Systems: WordPress 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS166AA Introduction to Javascript 3
CIS233DA Internet/Web Development Level II 3
CIS235 E-Commerce 3
CIS150AB or
CIS156 or
CIS159 or
CIS162++ or
CIS163AA or
CIS165++ or
CIS256 or
CIS262AD or
CIS263AA or
CIS265++		 Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals or Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Any C Programming course or Java Programming: Level I or Any Mobile Application Development course or Python Programming: Level II or C# Level II or Java Programming: Level II or Any Advanced iOS Application Development course None or CS or None or None or None or None or None 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS166AE Web Scripting with PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) 3
CIS119DO or
CIS276++		 Introduction to Oracle: SQL or Any Database Management Systems course 3
CIS126DL or
CIS126RH		 Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I 3
CIS150AB or
CIS156 or
CIS159 or
CIS162++ or
CIS163AA or
CIS165++ or
CIS256 or
CIS262AD or
CIS263AA or
CIS265++		 Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals or Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Any C Programming course or Java Programming: Level I or Any Mobile Application Development course or Python Programming: Level II or C# Level II or Java Programming: Level II or Any Advanced iOS Application Development course None or CS or None or None or None or None or None 3
RE Restricted Electives Students should select any course with a CIS prefix in consultation with their program advisor to further develop skills in the areas of Databases, Information Systems, Programming, and/or Operating Systems 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Critical course CS 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I Critical course Gateway course 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS120DF Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 3
CIS233DA Internet/Web Development Level II 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS136 Content Management Systems: WordPress 3
CIS166AA Introduction to Javascript 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS235 E-Commerce 3
CIS150AB or
CIS156 or
CIS159 or
CIS162++ or
CIS163AA or
CIS165++ or
CIS256 or
CIS262AD or
CIS263AA or
CIS265++		 Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals or Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Any C Programming course or Java Programming: Level I or Any Mobile Application Development course or Python Programming: Level II or C# Level II or Java Programming: Level II or Any Advanced iOS Application Development course None or CS or None or None or None or None or None 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS166AE Web Scripting with PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) 3
CIS119DO or
CIS276++		 Introduction to Oracle: SQL or Any Database Management Systems course 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS126DL or
CIS126RH		 Linux Operating System or Red Hat System Administration I 3
CIS150AB or
CIS156 or
CIS159 or
CIS162++ or
CIS163AA or
CIS165++ or
CIS256 or
CIS262AD or
CIS263AA or
CIS265++		 Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals or Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or Any C Programming course or Java Programming: Level I or Any Mobile Application Development course or Python Programming: Level II or C# Level II or Java Programming: Level II or Any Advanced iOS Application Development course None or CS or None or None or None or None or None 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
RE Restricted Electives Students should select any course with a CIS prefix in consultation with their program advisor to further develop skills in the areas of Databases, Information Systems, Programming, and/or Operating Systems 3
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=163998).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Web Development