Web Foundations
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Web Foundations introduces students to designing and developing web pages. This CCL prepares students for entry level web positions. Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Web Design and Web Development are available. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Web Design/Development is also available.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BÑî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Integrate knowledge of computer information systems, including security, computer concepts, web delivery system architecture, and file management in web design.
- Explain the web development life cycle including the planning, designing, developing, testing, publishing, and maintaining of websites.
- Create basic websites using current standards in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and Javascript.
- Utilize best practices in user interaction, user experience, accessibility and search engine optimization to build basic websites.
- Design and implement e-commerce solutions.
- Manipulate digital media content.
- Construct a website using a content management system.
- Prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate industry accepted professional, legal, and ethical practices.
- Communicate professionally in formal and informal situations.
- Explain the need for collaboration in the web industry.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Web Developers
$66,970 Show expanded career information for Web Developers
- Web and Digital Interface Designers
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Critical course | CS | 3 | |||
3 | |||||
Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||||
3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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3 | |||||
3 | |||||
3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Critical course | CS | 3 | |||
Critical course Gateway course | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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3 | |||||
3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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3 | |||||
3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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3 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.