Digital Media and Web Technology Degree
From front-end development to server-side programming and databases, this program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly growing field of website and web application development.
Students in this program will gain hands-on experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as database and web application development using PHP, MySQL, SQL, and WordPress with industry standard equipment and software.
This degree prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution as well as a variety of entry and mid-level positions such as user-interface developers, web developers, digital media specialists, web designers, and multimedia specialists.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate currency and proficiency in the digital tools employed in website and web applicatioon development.
- Apply the techniques and knowledge of foundational skills in a range of media to create professional quality websites and web applications that comply with current web standards and are representative of the material and techniques studied.
Program Advising
Transfer Opportunities
MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions. See all transfer agreements.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
Web developers are typically responsible for turning user stories, mockups, and web designs into functional websites. They use web fundamentals such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build, manage, and deploy website and web applications. Web developers use a variety of programming languages depending on the organization's technology stack, including PHP/MySQL, SQL and jQuery. A web developer must also ensure that the website is compatible with all devices and browsers.
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Curriculum
A suggested course sequence for students follows.
- All students should review the advising guide and consult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in the Fields of Study section.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group of General Education courses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Suggested Course Sequence
Students should complete the required English and Math foundation courses within the first 24 credit hours. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.
First Semester
- ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours
- Mathematics Foundation 3 semester hours (MATF) †
- GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts 4 semester hours (ARTD)
- TECH 272 - Website Development 4 semester hours
Second Semester
- English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF) †
- Natural Science Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD) †
- Arts Distribution (ARTD) or Humanities Distribution (HUMD) or Health General Education Course (HLTH) 3 semester hours (GEIR)
- TECH 276 - JavaScript Fundamentals 3 semester hours
- TECH 273 - Advanced Website Development 3 semester hours
Third Semester
- Humanities Distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD) †
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) ** †
- TECH 274 - Web Content Management Systems and Strategy 3 semester hours
- TECH 282 - Web Application Development Using PHP and MySQL 3 semester hours
- Elective 3 semester hours ††
Fourth Semester
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) ** †
- Natural Science Distribution without Lab 3 semester hours (NSND) †
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OR
- Natural Science Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD) †
- COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
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OR
- COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
- Elective 3 semester hours ††
- Elective 3 semester hours ††
* ENGL 101/ENGL 011, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or elective.
** Behavioral and social sciences distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
† Recommended General Education courses for transfer include: ENGL 102 (ENGF), ENGL 103 (ENGF), MATH 117 (MATF), HIST 205 (HUMD), SOCY 100 (BSSD), PSYC 100 (BSSD), ASTR 101 (NSLD), BIOL 105 (NSND).
†† Students may select 3-credit or 4-credit electives. Students should consult a program advisor and check transferability to four-year institutions.
AA and AS programs require one global and cultural perspectives (GCP) General Education course.
This program can be completed either on campus or online.
Related Programs and Courses
General Studies Degree
Students who major in general studies explore personal, professional, and academic areas of interest within a flexible framework supporting transfer.
Workforce Development and Continuing Education
MC offers a wide variety of noncredit classes. These courses are designed to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.