For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Computer Information Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Web Developer Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate is designed to provide the skills necessary for an entry-level position as a Web Developer. Emphasis is upon the technical development of websites including web authoring using programming languages and software to produce interactive, and dynamic websites and web applications. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 27 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ITSE 1301 – Web Design Tools
ITSE 1329 – Programming Logic and Design
ITSE 1303 – Introduction to MySQL
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2
ITSE 1311 – Beginning Web Programming This course covers client-side programming techniques in JavaScript.
ITSC 1316 – Linux Installation and Configuration
ITSE 1370 – Introduction to Python Programming
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official degree plan and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 3
ITSE 2317 – Java Programming
ITSE 2302 – Intermediate Web Programming This course covers programming techniques in JavaScript or other languages.
ITSE 1306 – PHP Programming This the capstone experience for this award.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Web Developer Certificate.
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 27 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS