DCCCD
(Associate of Applied Science 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: Site System Administration, Web Application Development, Interactive Media Development, or Internet Marketing.
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.
| CREDIT HOURS |
PROGRAM CORE CURRICULUM
SEMESTER I
| IMED 1416 | Web Design I | 4 |
| ARTC 1402 | Digital Imaging I | 4 |
| MRKG 2312 | e-Commerce Marketing | 3 |
| ITSC 1405 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems OR | 4 |
| ITSC 1416 | Linux Installation and Configuration | (4) |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| 18 |
NOTE: After completing Semester I, the student will select a specialization track and complete all courses in Semesters II, III, and IV.
SITE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIZATION1:
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.IDT.SITE.ADM)
SEMESTER II
| ITNW 1425 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 4 |
| ITNW 1408 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems | 4 |
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 4 |
| +Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| ITSC 1425 | Personal Computer Hardware | 4 |
| ITSC 1480 | Cooperative Education - Computer and Information Sciences, General OR | 4 |
| Elective | Any four-credit ARTC, ARTV, COSC, GAME, IMED, INEW, ITSC, OR ITSE course | (4) |
| BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| ++Elective | MATH Elective | 3 |
| 14 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITSE 1329 | Programming Logic and Design | 3 |
| ITMT 2471 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 | 4 |
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| ++++Elective | SPCH Elective | 3 |
| 13 | ||
| Site System Administration Specialization AAS Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIZATION1:
| Semester I Curriculum Totals | 18 |
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.IDT.WEBAPPL.17)
SEMESTER II
| ITSE 2417 | Java Programming OR | 4 |
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I OR | (4) |
| GAME 1403 | Introduction to Game Design and Development | (4) |
| ITSE 2402 | Intermediate Web Programming | 4 |
| IMED 2415 | Web Design II | 4 |
| +Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| ITSE 2409 | Database Programming | 4 |
| INEW 2438 | Advanced Java Programming OR | 4 |
| COSC 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II OR | (4) |
| GAME 1409 | Introduction to Animation Programming | (4) |
| ITNW 1274 | Managing Web Site Development Projects | 2 |
| ++Elective | MATH Elective | 3 |
| 13 |
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 |
| ++++Elective | SPCH Elective | 3 |
| 14 |
| Web Application Development Specialization AAS Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIZATION1:
| Semester I Curriculum Totals | 18 |
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.IDT.INTERACT.17)
SEMESTER II
| IMED 1301 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| ARTV 2401 | 2-D Animation I | 4 |
| Elective | Any three-credit ARTC, ARTV, COSC, GAME, IMED, INEW, OR ITSE course | 3 |
| ARTC 1305 | Basic Graphic Design OR | 3 |
| GAME 1303 | Introduction to Game Design and Development | (3) |
| 13 |
SEMESTER III
| IMED 1345 | Interactive Digital Media I OR | 3 |
| ARTV 2330 | 2-D Animation II | (3) |
| ARTV 1351 | Digital Video | 3 |
| ARTV 1341 | 3-D Animation I OR | 3 |
| ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I | (3) |
| +Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| ++Elective | MATH Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| ITNW 1274 | Managing Web Site Development Projects | 2 |
| #ARTV 2345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering II OR | 3 |
| #ARTV 2351 | 3-D Animation II | (3) |
| IMED 2311 | Portfolio Development | 3 |
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| ++++Elective | SPCH Elective | 3 |
| 14 |
| Interactive Media Development Specialization AAS Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
INTERNET MARKETING SPECIALIZATION1:
| Semester I Curriculum Totals | 18 |
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.IDT.INTERMRKT.17)
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 four-credit 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
| ITNW 1274 | Managing Web Site Development Projects | 2 |
| ITSE 2409 | Database Programming | 4 |
| INEW 2320 | Web Analytics | 3 |
| MRKG 2348 | Marketing Research and Strategies OR | 3 |
| BMGT 2341 | Strategic Management | (3) |
| ++Elective | MATH Elective | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| IMED 2313 | Project Analysis and Design | 3 |
| Elective | Any four-credit 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 |
| ++++Elective | SPCH Elective | 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.
++++SPCH Elective - must be selected from the following:
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
1All students must complete Semester I Program Core Curriculum, select a specialization track (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.
