Web Development and Social Media A.S. Degree

This degree prepares students for entry-level positions, creating a brand identity and online presence for an organization. It includes developing Internet and Intranet web pages using the languages and tools available for development. Additionally, the certificate will prepare students for Social Media Support, allowing the organization to communicate with the public through various platforms. This includes creating and sharing content online, running employers' social media accounts, and working to build brand reputation. These workers post content such as images, text, or videos. The Web Development and Social Media degree provides a foundation in the technology and use of current and emerging social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, etc.). Completing this program will provide students with a foundation for entry-level positions or employment advancement in a number of positions that utilize or specialize in social media, including roles in marketing, public relations, blogging, web page development, cybersecurity, and information technology.

This degree was previously a concentration in CIS and is now its own degree.  One of the reasons for turning concentrations into certificates and degree's is so we can better track completions. We estimate about 20 per year.

Completing this program will provide students a foundation for entry-level positions or employment in a number of high-growth professions in computer-based industries and other fields that utilize technology, such as social media specialist, website design and development and other closely related fields. 

Students completing this program will complete 18 units of GE courses to meet local degree requirements as well as the following major-specific courses: ITIS-10, ITIS-14, ITIS-16, ITIS-40, AI-1, ARTGD-82, BUSMKT-55, COMPSCI-10, ITIS-30. ITIS-80, ITIS-82, ITIS-84, ITIS-425 and either ITIS-50 or ITIS-51.