Web and Mobile Application Development

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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 65

About This Program

Do you find yourself dreaming up ideas for the next big mobile game, marketplace or utility? Do you want to learn to code in a program that prioritizes front end development and design? Earn an associate degree in Web and Mobile app Development and gain full-stack development skills that will prepare you to create, develop and manage databases, user interfaces and remote data in coordination with industry-standard APIs. This degree path prioritizes hands-on experience and concentrated course sequencing to give you a well-rounded perspective on software development in native IOS and Android settings.

This program also teaches you the process of executing software design in the context of the modern marketplace. You will learn best practice for planning, launching and managing applications as well as recognizing, ethical, legal, and security issues related to web and mobile development.

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Semester 1

A minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 ("C" average) is required to continue in program.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors)	3 credits		Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	3 credits	Prerequisite for ENGL 102 with a "C" or better	Writing/Research/Info Lit 1
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology	3 credits	Prerequisite for CIS 130, CIS 105, and CIS 271 Students who possess business computer application skills may test out of CIS 103	Technological Competency
CIS 155 - Principles of Operating Systems	3 credits	Prerequisite for CIS 204	Major Course

Notes:

This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate's degree
Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
CIS 114 - JavaScript I	4 credits	Prerequisite for CIS 200, CIS 244, and CIS 228	Major Course
CIS 130 - Web Page Design I	4 credits		Major Course
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra	3 credits		Quantitative Reasoning
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	3 credits		Writing/Research/Info Lit 2
CIS 204 - Fundamentals of Linux and Unix	3 credits		Major Course

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Start planning for transfer:
- Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
- Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
CIS 205 - Database Management Systems	4 credits	Prerequisite for CIS 244, which may be taken concurrently	Major Course
CIS 244 - Server-Side Web Development	4 credits	Prerequisite for CIS 288	Major Course
CIS 228 - JavaScript II	4 credits		Major Course
CIS 230 - Web Page Design II	3 credits		Major Course
CIS 200: Apple App Development I or CIS 211 - Android App Development I	4 credits	CIS 200 is prerequisite for CIS 201 CIS 212 is prerequisite for CIS 212	Major Course

Notes:

Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication	3 credits	Oral Communication/ Creative Expression
PHYS 111 - General Physics I or PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics	4 credits	Scientific Reasoning
CIS 271 - Information Technology Project Management	3 credits	Major Course
CIS 201 - Apple App Development II or CIS 212 - Android App Development II	4 credits	Major Course
CIS 288 - Cloud Computing	4 credits	Major Course

Notes:

Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
Finalize your transfer plans:
- Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
- Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

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Invent New Possibilities in the World of Mobile Computing

Computer Programmers – est. salary $102,370
Web Administrators– est. salary $95,637
Computer and Information Systems Managers – est. salary $149,141*
Software Developers – est. salary $104,171

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**EMSI Data, 2022; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$72,161

Median Salary of a Web Developer

7,126

Number of Jobs in the Region

+18.48%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Web Developers

Featured Career

Web Developer

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces.

Starting Pay: $40,920

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Typical Tasks

Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
Perform or direct Web site updates.
Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.

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