(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
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- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: Individual degree plan codes(s) have been assigned to a specific track(s) within this degree plan.
This associate degree is designed to provide specialized training for work on corporate, Website development teams. The program includes one semester of Internet Development Technologies core curriculum, followed by three semesters of study in one of four specialization tracks: Web Site System Administration, Web Application Development, Interactive Media Development, or Internet Marketing.
Web Site System Administration track provides training in the configuration, maintenance and management of server technologies utilized in the delivery of complex web services. Areas of study include installing and configuring Windows, UNIX/Linux, Macintosh OS, monitoring and securing Web site servers.
Web Application Development track provides training in the use of object-oriented programming tools to construct interactive, database driven publishing and Internet Marketing Systems. Areas of study include object oriented programming, Visual Basic, JAVA, JavaScript, XHTML & HTML5/CSS3, creating and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server, UNIX/Linux, Active Server Pages, and databases.
Interactive Media Development track provides training in the integration of text, digital graphics, audio and video materials into a media-rich, Web information space. Areas of study include interactive animations in Flash, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, and streaming audio and video.
Internet Marketing track provides training in online web marketing solutions that are prevalent in today's business environment. Areas of study include project analysis and design, marketing research, and managing web site development projects.
Prerequisites: A working knowledge and understanding of personal computers and operating systems obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by Information Technology personnel.
PROGRAM CORE CURRICULUM
SEMESTER I
NOTE: After completing Semester I, the student will select a specialization track and complete all courses in Semesters II, III, and IV.
WEB SITE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIZATION1:
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.IDT.WEBSITE.14)
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
| ITSE 2356 |
Oracle Database Administration I |
3 |
| ITMT 2471 |
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 |
4 |
| +++Elective |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
(3) |
|
|
13 |
| Web Site System Administration Specialization AAS Minimum Hours Required |
60 |
WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIZATION1:
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.IDT.WEBAPPL.14)
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
| INEW 2434 |
Advanced Web Programming |
4 |
| ITSE 2410 |
iOS Application Programming OR |
4 |
| ARTV 2470 |
Handheld Device Web Application Development OR |
(4) |
| ARTV 2471 |
Android Application Programming |
(4) |
| +++Elective |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
(3) |
|
|
14 |
| Web Application Development Specialization AAS Minimum Hours Required |
60 |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIZATION1:
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.IDT.INTERACT.14)
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
| Interactive Media Development Specialization AAS Minimum Hours Required |
60 |
INTERNET MARKETING SPECIALIZATION1:
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.IDT.INTERMRKT.14)
SEMESTER II
| IMED 1301 |
Introduction to Digital Media |
3 |
| ITSE 1429 |
Programming Logic and Design OR |
4 |
| ITSC 1415 |
Project Management Software |
(4) |
| Elective |
Any
ARTC,
ARTV,
BCIS,
COSC,
CPMT,
EECT,
GAME,
IMED,
INEW,
ITCC,
ITMC,
ITMT,
ITNW,
ITSC,
ITSE,
ITSW, OR
ITSY
course |
4 |
| +Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
|
|
14 |
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
| IMED 2313 |
Project Analysis and Design |
3 |
| Elective |
Any
ARTC,
ARTV,
BCIS,
COSC,
CPMT,
EECT,
GAME,
IMED,
INEW,
ITCC,
ITMC,
ITMT,
ITNW,
ITSC,
ITSE,
ITSW, or
ITSY
course |
4 |
| +++Elective |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
(3) |
|
|
13 |
| Internet Marketing Specialization AAS Minimum Hours Required |
60 |
+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
++MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
1All students must complete Semester I Program Core Curriculum, select a specialization track (Web Site System Administration, Web Application Development, Interactive Media Development, or Internet Marketing) and complete all courses in Semesters II, III, and IV within that specialization.
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NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
