The Web Development program prepares students for employment in web development and web programming positions within an organization. Students will learn the skills to plan, create, and implement websites for a wide variety of businesses and organizations. Emphasis will be placed on mobile application de- development, responsive design, and usability.
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Students can earn the following degrees and certificates at Long Beach City College:
Degrees & Certificates
Associate in Science (AS), Web Development
Students will learn relevant and current web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery and database concepts. Other topics include mobile web application development, responsive design, accessibility and user-centered design. This program is designed to prepare students for employment in Web Development related fields including both front-end development and back-end development. Students interested in a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should meet with a counselor to discuss how this program fully articulates with other schools.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Create websites by employing several web design tools and programming languages.
- Demonstrate and apply effective web development skills for a variety of industries and organizational situations.
Required Courses:
Total: 31 units |
Certificate of Achievement, Web Development
The certificate is designed to prepare students for beginning employment in Web Development related fields in both front-end development and back-end development. Topics include modern website development, responsive design, best practices, database-driven web applications, accessibility and user-centered design.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Create websites by employing several web design tools and programming languages.
- Demonstrate and apply effective web development skills for a variety of industries and organizational situations.
Required Courses:
Total: 31 units |
Certificate of Accomplishment, PHP Web Programmer
Students will learn programming skills in Java or C++, Android App Development, and Database hands-on concepts.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate the ability to create, design, and implement Java based Android applications (apps) using the Android API.
- Show the skills to create, manage, and use databases and SQL for Android applications (apps).
- Be able to complete the full development process for Android Applications (apps).
- Students will learn how to build robust web applications with PHP and MySQL.
Required Courses:
Total Units: 16 |
Certificate of Accomplishment, Android App Developer
Students will learn modern web development skills including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design for a variety of screen sizes.
Required Courses:
Total Units: 11 |
Certificate of Accomplishment, Web Developer
Required courses:
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Choose Four (4) Units from the following courses:
Total Units: 16 |
sequence of classes
We recommend scheduling your academic plan following the sequence of courses below.
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Course offerings
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BCOM 15 Business communications3 units |
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COSA 2 Critical Thinking Using Computers3 units |
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COSA 25 Microsoft Access for Windows3 units Recommended Preparation: COSA 1 |
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COSN 205 UNIX/Linux Fundamentals4 units Recommended Preparation: COSA 50 |
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COSN 250 Introduction to Cloud Computing3 units Recommended Preparation: COSA 50 |
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COSP 38 Database Concepts4 units |
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COSP 230 android app development in Java3 units Prerequisites: CS 21 or CS 11 |
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COSP 236 Introduction to Microsoft SQL & T-SQL2 units |
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COSP 237 Introduction to Oracle SQL & PL/SQL2 units |
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COSP 238 Database Cloud Technologies3 units |
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COSW 10 Beginning Website Development4 units Recommended Preparation: COSA 50 |
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COSW 30 Web Development with PHP/MySQL4 units Recommended Preparation: COSW 10 and COSP 38 |
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COSW 200 Introduction to JavaScript and JQuery4 units Recommended Preparation: COSA 50 |
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CS 21 Java: computer science4 units |
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CS 11 Computer programming/c++4 units |
Additional requirements
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Program Offers
You can earn industry approved certificates offered by Microsoft to show off your skills on your resume’.
These certificates are offered by COS departments.
Microsoft Skill-based Exams:
- Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 (Worth $165)
- Introduction to Programming Using HTML and CSS (Worth $127)