Computer Information Systems - Web Development - Associate in Applied Science

Program Info

Year Established
2025
Program Code
CISWEBDEV.AAS
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science
Office Contact
School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211
Faculty Contact
David Maier: 313-845-9890, djmaier@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-112

Program Description

Description

Prepares graduates for an entry-level position as a Full Stack Web Developer, Web Administrator, or Web Programmer. The Web Development Associate Degree distinguishes itself with extensive hands-on laboratory experience using the latest technology and software. Industry-experienced, full-time faculty provide the highest quality instruction on the latest web development environments and frameworks, graphics and design techniques, client and server-side coding and scripting, back-end technologies, database, and project management principles.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Explain the client–server model of web development.
  2. Implement HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in static and dynamic, client–side pages.
  3. Develop and publish a web site utilizing web authoring and content management software.
  4. Use a client-side web framework to create a web site.
  5. Use a server-side web framework / web application framework to create a web site.
  6. Interface with the Unix/Linux operating system, including the vi editor, file management, and shell scripting.
  7. Design and create a database-backed website.
  8. Analyze, design, and implement an information system.
  9. Create and deliver a professional team presentation.
Career Opportunities

Prepare graduates for an entry-level position as a Full Stack Web Developer, Web Administrator, or Web Programmer.


Transfer Agreements
Bachelor of Applied Science 3+1 agreement with Siena Heights University

What classes do I take?

Computer Information Systems - Web Development: Recommended Sequence 2022-2023

General Education

Category 7
Complete any additional General Education course.
Credit Hours
3.00

See General Education Requirements for details.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses
Course Name Credit Hours
ART-107: Photoshop 3.00
CIS-100: Introduction to Information Technology 3.00
CIS-111: SQL for Database Development 3.00
CIS-112: Introduction to Networking 3.00
CIS-122: Web Internet Technologies 3.00
CIS-125: Principles of Programming Logic 4.00
CIS-126: HTML/CSS Web Programming 4.00
CIS-129: Introduction to UNIX with Shell Scripting 4.00
CIS-130: C# Programming 3.00
CIS-172: JavaScript 3.00
CIS-222: Web Database Development with PHP 4.00
CIS-294: Software Engineering 3.00
Credit Hours: 40
Required Support Courses
Course Name Credit Hours
ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing 3.00

Web Development: Complete two (2) courses.

 5.00

Mathematics: Complete one

 3.00
Credit Hours: 11
Note

Complete additional 100-level, or higher, credits to complete this degree.

Elective Hours
6.00
Minimum Total Credit Hours
60.00
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2025 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.