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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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Program Overview

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
  • Web application building
  • Programming algorithms

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

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

  • Internship: Gain 192 hours of real-world work experience ensuring you have the skills you need to succeed in your future career.
  • Projects: Many courses have projects to showcase learning.

Evening Program

This program is offered in the evening with classes starting at 5:00pm, allowing you to work and go to school at the same time. You will also take hybrid and 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.

Last Dollar Scholarship

This program qualifies for the Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship and will pay up to 100% of your tuition.

Courses

Core Courses

  • Introduction to Web Development
  • Database Design and Management
  • Introduction to Programming Logic
  • Server Side Web Programming
  • PHP Programming
  • Structured Systems Analysis
  • Web Languages
  • Data Driven Web Page
  • Advanced Server Side Web Programming
  • Web Scripting
  • Programming Algorithms
  • Project 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: 61
Program Start: Fall

View Suggested Sequence of Study & Course Cost

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 $32,400 $58,100 $71,000

Source: 2018 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
Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA
Mudd Advertising Waterloo, IA
VGM Forbin Waterloo, IA
Scientific Games Interactive/Williams Interactive SoCaMo Cedar Falls, IA

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 successfully complete the required college success courses in English, reading, and math with a "C" grade or higher at Hawkeye Community College or comparable courses at another accredited college. For appropriate college success course placement, work with your program advisor.

Minimum score requirements
ACT ACCUPLACER COMPASS ACCUPLACER Next Generation
19 Reading 76 Reading 82 Reading 251 Reading
16 English 64 Sentence Skills 41 Writing 240 Writing
16 Math 63 Arithmetic 39 Pre-Algebra 255 Arithmetic
246 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics

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
Admissions Email us 319-296-4000 Hawkeye Center 114
Academic/College Success Advisor Student Services Email us 319-296-4014 Hawkeye Center 208
Program Advisor Madalene (MJ) Nelson Email me 319-296-2329 ext.1122 Black Hawk Hall 112
Administrative Assistant Cindi Clark Email me 319-296-4021 Black Hawk Hall 101
Dean Dave Grunklee Email me 319-296-4042 Butler Hall 131A
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