Technical Diploma
Web Design and Development

Program Title: Web Design and Development
Completion Award: Technical Diploma
Contact Hours: 450
Study Hours: 900
Semester Credits: 30 hours (including 3 semester credits of General Studies)
Program Duration: 60 weeks
Tuition: $7,470
Books & Software: $1,250
Total Cost: $8,720 (including books, software & shipping)

Program Description

The Technical Diploma in Web Development and Internet Technology program prepares individuals to apply HTML, XHTML, ASP.NET form processing and other emerging technologies to the design, publishing and maintenance of web sites on the World Wide Web.  Instruction includes Internet theory, web page standards and policies, and search engine optimization.  Included in this program as well is instruction in MS Office Suite with special emphasis on Excel and Access.  Graduates of this program will be able to function successfully in entry level web site development and other Internet technology positions.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate should be able to:

Potential Employment

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should possess the knowledge and skills needed to fill positions as an entry level webmaster, JAVA programmer/programmer analyst, database technician, database administrator, Internet applications developer, or in similar information technology and computer fields.

* ACOT’s program courses are designed in sequential order. Therefore, the student must complete the given course before progressing to the next course in the sequence.

Required Courses Credits
CIS-100 Information Technology and Distance Learning

Text:

Title:Introduction to Web-based Learning
Author(s): Christopher B. Balthrop, Lute Atieh

Title: New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2011: Introductory, 13th Edition
Author(s): June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja
ISBN-10: 0538744820 ISBN-13: 9780538744829
Copyright: ©2011 Published

Title:Title: Windows 7 Product Guide
Author(s): Microsoft Corporation
Price:$125.00
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CIS-110 Integrated Business Applications

Text:

Title: Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition, 1st Edition
Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Misty E. Vermaat
ISBN-10: 1423927133 ISBN-13: 9781423927136
Copyright: ©2009 Published
Price:$125.00
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CIS-120 Microsoft Excel 2007

Text:

Title: Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Complete Concepts and Techniques, 1st Edition
Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Jeffrey J. Quasney
ISBN-10: 1418843431 ISBN-13: 9781418843434
Copyright: ©2008 Published
Price:$125.00
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CIS-130 Relational Database Management - Access 2007

Text:

Title: Microsoft Office Access 2007: Complete Concepts and Techniques, 1st Edition
Author(s): Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, Philip J. Pratt, Mary Z.
ISBN-10:1418843407 ISBN-13: 9781418843403
Copyright: ©2008 Published
Price:$125.00
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CIS-140 Programming Logic and Design

Text:

Title: Just Enough Programming Logic and Design, 1st Edition
Author(s): Joyce Farrell
ISBN-10: 1439039577 ISBN-13: 9781439039571
Copyright: ©2009 Published

Title: eBook: Just Enough Visual Basic Programs to Accompany Just Enough Programming Logic and Design, 1st Edition
Author(s): Jo Ann Smith
ISBN-10: 1435410521 ISBN-13: 9781435410527
Copyright: ©2010 Published
Price:$125.00
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CIT-150 Website Design and Development

Text:

Title: Microsoft® Expression Web 3: Comprehensive, 1st Edition
Author(s):Gary B. Shelly, Jennifer Campbell
ISBN-13: 9780538474443 ISBN-10:0538474440
Copyright: ©2011 Published
* software included
Price:$125.00
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CIM-180 Graphics Design I

Text:

Title: The Design Collection Revealed: Adobe Indesign CS4, Adobe Photoshop CS4, and Adobe Illustrator CS4, 1st Edition
Author(s): Chris Botello, Elizabeth Eisner Reding
ISBN-10: 1435441907 ISBN-13: 9781435441903
Copyright: ©2010 Published
* software included
Price:$125.00
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CIM-190 Multimedia Programming I

Text:

Title: Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Revealed, 1st Edition
Author(s): Sherry Bishop
ISBN-10: 1435441923 ISBN-13: 9781435441927
Copyright: ©2010 Published
* software included
Price:$125.00
3*
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CST-200 Principles of Information Security

Text:

Title: Principles of Information Security, 3rd Edition
Author(s): Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord
ISBN-10: 1423901770 ISBN-13: 9781423901778
Copyright: ©2009 Published
Price:$125.00
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General Education Courses Credits
GEC-100 Basic English and Communications

Text:

Title: English and Business Communication
Author(s): Pat Cuchens
E-Book provided by American College of Technology
Price:$125.00
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Total Credits: 30

Graduation Requirements

In order for students to successfully complete their program, all required materials must be completed, submitted, and within the maximum program duration. Students who fail to complete the program at this level may appeal to the Director of Education for an extension. Students can complete a course with a grade of "D" or 1.0, however, in order to meet SAP requirements and be able to graduate, the student has to have an overall average of "C" or (2.0 out of 4.0) for all courses and be able to complete all work required within 150% of the program duration, or an additional one year whichever is less.

 * This course has a proctored final exam. Please refer to the Proctored Examination Policy and Procedure in the College Catalog or on the website at: www.acot.edu/policies.htm.