Degree Requirements and Courses
Learn more about certificate and degree requirements, course content, recommended sequence, and schedule.
Web Design (Certificate)
Certificate | SC Program: CL.3115
This program is designed to be an introduction to the basics of designing and building simple Web pages using current software. This certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs in web design, prepares students to design their own web sites for small businesses and organizations and is designed for students with little or no web design experience.
This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.
Academic Plan
An academic plan shows all the courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. To make your personalized comprehensive education plan, please make an appointment with a counselor.
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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.
A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
16 Units TotalCIS 2
M
4
Intro to Computer Science
CIS 2
This course is designed as an introduction to computer programming and technology for those students planning on a career in the field of computer science or related disciplines. The students will design, code, debug, and test programs in languages such as Machine, Assembler, Java, C++, Visual Basic and/or Python as determined by the Shasta College CIS committee. Common business applications are used to examine a wide range of methods for processing data in the interactive mode. Computer history, hardware, software, processing, systems, programming languages, storage devices, careers, and impact on society will be explored to enable the student to become literate in the technical aspects of computing. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CIS 64
M
3
Web Programming
CIS 64
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher.
This course covers programming concepts and projects related to websites, cloud based software and more. In this course students will be introduced to Java, PHP, HTML and more. Java is a platform-neutral, object-oriented, and secure programming language that is quickly becoming the standard programming language for creating interactive content on the World Wide Web (WWW). PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a programming language that allows web developers to create dynamic content that interacts with databases. PHP is basically used for developing web-based software applications. HTML is replacing Adobe Flash to create content for web applications, games and movies, and content for mobile phones and other embedded devices. This course covers Introductory Java Applets, PHP Scripting, and HTML programming. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course covers programming concepts and projects related to websites, cloud based software and more. In this course students will be introduced to Java, PHP, HTML and more. Java is a platform-neutral, object-oriented, and secure programming language that is quickly becoming the standard programming language for creating interactive content on the World Wide Web (WWW). PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a programming language that allows web developers to create dynamic content that interacts with databases. PHP is basically used for developing web-based software applications. HTML is replacing Adobe Flash to create content for web applications, games and movies, and content for mobile phones and other embedded devices. This course covers Introductory Java Applets, PHP Scripting, and HTML programming. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 73
M
2
Intro to the Adobe Suite
CIS 73
This course will introduce students to current software used to create and edit images, graphics and animations. This course is intended to familiarize the student with software and should be accompanied or followed by a course in design. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CIS 83
M
2
Intro to Web Design
CIS 83
Advisory: Basic knowledge of word processing and Windows.
This course is designed to introduce students to website development using current tools. Students will design a website and incorporate text, animation, and links. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is designed to introduce students to website development using current tools. Students will design a website and incorporate text, animation, and links. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 94
M
1
CIS Worksite Learning
CIS 94
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
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The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
ART 80A
M
3
Graphic Design
ART 80A
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ART 12.
Note: It would be helpful if the student has basic skills in Adobe Photoshop.
The course provides the student with an introduction to the theories and applications behind typography, color theory, layout, and composition. The student will learn and use industry standard image editing and page layout software to produce class assignments typically encountered in the graphic design and printing industries.
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Note: It would be helpful if the student has basic skills in Adobe Photoshop.
The course provides the student with an introduction to the theories and applications behind typography, color theory, layout, and composition. The student will learn and use industry standard image editing and page layout software to produce class assignments typically encountered in the graphic design and printing industries.
BUAD 71
M
1
Introduction to E-Commerce
BUAD 71
This course is an introduction to e-commerce principles. Topics include an overview of where e-commerce fits into the business, e-commerce basics, cost-benefit of e-commerce solutions, planning and development. This course offers practical suggestions to individuals involved in or planning an e-commerce business or business component. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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- Web Design (Certificate) (PDF)
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