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Web Programming and Development

Gain the knowledge and skills to plan, program, and test dynamic web applications. You’ll learn programming languages that are standard in the industry. From the start, you'll develop your skills building basic websites and progressing to dynamic database-driven web applications.

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The Web Programming and Development program prepares you with the knowledge and skills to plan, create, program, test, troubleshoot, and maintain dynamic web applications. You will learn multiple programming languages, including HTML5, CSS3, PHP, ASP.NET C#, SQL, and JavaScript. You will also gain skills in:

  • Programming logic
  • Database design and management
  • Website standards
  • Responsive, mobile, and desktop website layouts

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

  • Computer Lab: Practice your coding and programming skills with the latest in industry software.

  • Internship: Gain 256 hours of real-world work experience ensuring you have the skills you need to succeed in your future career.

Evening Program

This program is offered in the evening with classes starting at 6:00pm, allowing you to work and go to school at the same time. You will also take online classes to complete your degree.

Transfer Information

An articulation agreement allows you to transfer your Web Programming and Development coursework to the Technology Management program at the University of Northern Iowa.

If you plan to transfer, work closely with a program advisor to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.

Student Success Specialist

Valerie Eagen

“Sometimes being a successful student means asking for help. Your advisor and I are here to help you with any problem, concern, or question."

See Valerie's bio.

Courses

Core Courses

  • Introduction to Web Development
  • Web Layouts
  • Database Design and Management
  • Introduction to Programming Logic
  • Server Side Web Programming
  • PHP Programming
  • Data Driven Web Page
  • Web Scripting
  • Advanced Server Side Web Programming
  • Web Languages
  • Advanced Topics in Web Development
  • Portfolio
  • Internship
  • Electives - Choose from a variety of electives to meet your career and transfer needs and interests.

Program Details

Award: Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Required number of credits: 62
Program Start: Fall only

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Careers

Positions

Graduates find employment in all types of businesses including:

  • Advertising
  • Manufacturing
  • Service
  • Education
  • Distributors
  • Retail
  • Tourism
  • Non-profit
  • Government agencies

Example Careers and Average Wages

Entry Average Experienced
Web Developers $33,500 $61,000 $74,800

Source: 2016 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development

Employers

The following is a partial list of employers who have hired graduates from this program:

Business Location
Far Reach Technologies Cedar Falls, IA
Mudd Advertising Waterloo, IA
VGM Forbin Waterloo, IA
Scientific Games Interactive/Williams Interactive SoCaMo Cedar Falls, IA

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Admissions Requirements

STEP #1: Apply at Hawkeye

  1. Complete Hawkeye's online admissions application to apply and be considered for the Web Programming and Development program.

  2. Request to have your transcripts sent to the Admissions office.

STEP #2: Basic Skill Competencies

In order to be eligible for the Web Programming and Development program, all students must meet minimum score requirements and/or complete required success courses. Success course credits do not apply towards graduation or the AAS degree.

Students must meet the minimum assessment score of the ACT, ACCUPLACER, or COMPASS assessment or have completed the required success course in each math, English, and reading.

ACT ACCUPLACER COMPASS ASSET Success Course
Math 16 63 Arithmetic 39 Pre-Algebra 40 Numerical MAT-052 Pre-Algebra
English/Writing 16 64 Sentence Skills 41 35 ENG-060 College Preparatory Writing I
Reading 19 76 82 38 RDG-040 College Preparatory Reading III

STEP #3: Program Acceptance

Applicants meeting the Basic Skill Competencies Requirements criteria are eligible for acceptance.

Applicants not meeting the Basic Skill Competencies Requirements criteria will be accepted to a Pre-Program. As a pre-program student, you will begin with general education and prerequisite classes. An advisor will help you create an academic plan to meet your program admission requirements. Once you have completed your pre-program coursework contact Admissions.

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Contact Us

Student Success Specialist Valerie Eagen Email me 319-296-2329 ext.1061 Black Hawk Hall 102
Program Advisor Madalene (MJ) Nelson Email me 319-296-2329 ext.1122 Black Hawk Hall 112
Department Secretary Cindi Clark Email me 319-296-4021 Black Hawk Hall 101
Dean Cynthia Bottrell, Ph.D. Email me 319-296-4470 Grundy Hall 266
Dean Michael Roth, Ph.D. Email me 319-296-4470 Grundy Hall 266
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