Program Overview

IT Web Software Developer Associate Degree

Program Overview

The IT Web Software Developer associate degree program at Madison College prepares students for employment as entry-level web developers. The program focuses on object-oriented programming (OOP) and covers essential skills in HTML, CSS, Java, PHP, C#, and JavaScript.

Program Goals

The Web Software Developer program teaches the fundamentals of object-oriented programming for traditional web development used in multi-page apps. The program goals include:

• Writing moderately complex web applications using current enterprise Java
• Writing complex web applications using current JavaScript
• Designing and implementing relational databases and processing data using SQL
• Performing entry-level analysis and design to build user-centric applications
• Building responsive and accessible websites using HTML and CSS
• Demonstrating an understanding of the ever-changing IT field and its job roles with emphasis on IT security as it applies to development
• Working as an ethical and reliable team member using software collaboration tools

Curriculum and Experience

The program consists of four semesters, with a total of 64 credits. The curriculum includes:

• Exploration of Information Technology
• IT Security Awareness
• Introduction to Programming Using JavaScript
• Website Development
• AI Fundamentals
• Introduction to Databases
• Written Communication
• Psychology Of Human Relations
• Java Programming
• SQL Database Programming
• UIUX and Web Accessibility
• PHP Web Development with MySQL
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication
• Job Search Preparation
• Cloud for Developers
• Advanced Java Programming
• Agile Practices
• Math of Finance
• Enterprise Java Programming
• Web Software Developer Internship
• Advanced Javascript
• Contemporary American Society

Admission

To apply, students must submit an admission application, official transcripts, and meet the education completion requirements. The application deadlines are August 31 for the fall semester and January 15 for the spring semester.

Transfer Opportunities

Madison College has transfer agreements with several universities, including UW Oshkosh, UW Stout, UW Whitewater, Concordia University, Edgewood College, Lakeland University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Web Software Developer program can find employment as entry-level web developers. With additional education and/or work experience, they may find employment as web software engineers or web architects.

Graduate Summary

The graduate report summary for the Web Software Developer program shows that:

• 90.3% of graduates were employed in 2022
• 72.7% of graduates were employed in 2023
• 76.9% of graduates were employed in 2024
• The average monthly wage for full-time employment was $6,041 in 2022, $6,164 in 2023, and $4,498 in 2024
• The average hourly wage for full-time employment was $35.12 in 2022, $35.84 in 2023, and $26.15 in 2024

Graduate Employers

Some of the graduate employers for the Web Software Developer program include Best Buy, Region 6 Education Service Center, Self-Employed, US Embassy, UW Health Hospital & Clinics, and Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS).